οὐ

ouPRT-NG3756

no

From: a primary word;

Short Definition

the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not

Full Lexicon Entry

neg. particle, not, no, used generally with indic, and for a denial of fact (cf . μή)
1.absol. (accented), οὔ, no
2.Most frequently negativing a verb or other word
3.With another negative
astrengthening the negation
bmaking an affirmative
4.With other particles
5.Interrogative, expecting an affirmative answer (Lat. nonne)
LXX Usage: for אֵין,אַיִן,לֹא

Grammar

Part of Speech PRT-N

Morphology G:PRT-N

DescriptionG:PRT-N

Occurrences

1,447 times

Appears 1,447 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
260
Matthew
176
Luke
160
Mark
118
1 Corinthians
114

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:16
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:9
  • John 10:25
  • Luke 14:20
  • Mark 1:22

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