The meaning of “μήτι”
Understanding mḗti reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
not (the particle usually not expressed, except by the form of the question). - whether at all
μήτι
not (the particle usually not expressed, except by the form of the question). - whether at all
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:22 | “And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?” Word: μήτι (mḗti) | |
| Mark 14:19 | “And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?” Word: μήτι (mḗti) | |
| John 7:31 | “And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?” Word: μήτι (mḗti) | |
| Acts 10:47 | “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?” Word: μήτι (mḗti) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:17 | “When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?” Word: μήτι (mḗti) |