Greek Word Study

The meaning of “μήτε”

Understanding mḗte reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

neither, (n-)or, so as much. - not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor - also, not even

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G3383

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

μήτε

Phoneticmay'-teh

Transliterationmḗte

Grammar Code

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

Greek, Particle, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neither, (n-)or, so as much. - not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor - also, not even

Scripture References

18 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 5:36	“Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.” Word: μήτε (mḗte)
Luke 9:3	“And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.” Word: μήτε (mḗte)
Ephesians 4:27	“Neither give place to the devil.” Word: μήτε (mḗte)
1 Timothy 1:7	“Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.” Word: μήτε (mḗte)
James 5:12	“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.” Word: μήτε (mḗte)