The meaning of “οὐχί”
Understanding ouchí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
intensive of οὐ nay, not. - not indeed
οὐχί
intensive of οὐ nay, not. - not indeed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:27 | “So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?” Word: οὐχί (ouchí) | |
| Luke 14:31 | “Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?” Word: οὐχί (ouchí) | |
| John 13:10 | “Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.” Word: οὐχί (ouchí) | |
| Acts 7:50 | “Hath not my hand made all these things?” Word: οὐχί (ouchí) | |
| Romans 3:29 | “Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:” Word: οὐχί (ouchí) |