The meaning of “οὔτε”
Understanding oúte reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neither, none, nor (yet), (no, yet) not, nothing. - not too, i.e. neither or nor - by analogy, not even
οὔτε
neither, none, nor (yet), (no, yet) not, nothing. - not too, i.e. neither or nor - by analogy, not even
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:32 | “And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.” Word: οὔτε (oúte) | |
| Luke 20:35 | “But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:” Word: οὔτε (oúte) | |
| Acts 24:12 | “And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:” Word: οὔτε (oúte) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:10 | “Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” Word: οὔτε (oúte) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:5 | “For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:” Word: οὔτε (oúte) |