The meaning of “μήπως”
Understanding mḗpōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps). - lest somehow
μήπως
lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps). - lest somehow
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:29 | “Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.” Word: μήπως (mḗpōs) | |
| Romans 11:21 | “For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.” Word: μήπως (mḗpōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:27 | “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. ” Word: μήπως (mḗpōs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:3 | “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” Word: μήπως (mḗpōs) | |
| Galatians 4:11 | “I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.” Word: μήπως (mḗpōs) |