The meaning of “μηκέτι”
Understanding mēkéti reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
any longer, (not) henceforth, hereafter, no henceforward (longer, more, soon), not any more. - no further
μηκέτι
any longer, (not) henceforth, hereafter, no henceforward (longer, more, soon), not any more. - no further
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:19 | “And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.” Word: μηκέτι (mēkéti) | |
| John 8:11 | “She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.” Word: μηκέτι (mēkéti) | |
| Romans 14:13 | “Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.” Word: μηκέτι (mēkéti) | |
| Ephesians 4:17 | “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,” Word: μηκέτι (mēkéti) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:23 | “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Word: μηκέτι (mēkéti) |