The meaning of “οὐ”
Understanding ou reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary word + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + with...
οὐ
a primary word + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. - the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb - no or not
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:8 | “Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?” Word: οὐ (ou) | |
| Romans 8:18 | “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Word: οὐ (ou) | |
| Philippians 2:27 | “For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.” Word: οὐ (ou) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:13 | “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.” Word: οὐ (ou) | |
| 2 Peter 2:3 | “And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.” Word: οὐ (ou) |