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Lexicon :: Strong's G3381 - mē pōs

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μή πως
Transliteration
mē pōs (Key)
Pronunciation
may'-pos
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Part of Speech
conjunction
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
0x in 0 unique form(s)
TR
12x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

μήπως mḗpōs, may'-pos; from G3361 and G4458; lest somehow:—lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps).


KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G3381 in the following manner: lest (5x), lest by any means (3x), lest perhaps (1x), lest haply (1x), lest by some means (1x), lest that by any means (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G3381 in the following manner: lest (5x), lest by any means (3x), lest perhaps (1x), lest haply (1x), lest by some means (1x), lest that by any means (1x).
  1. lest, lest somehow, that perhaps

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
μήπως mḗpōs, may'-pos; from G3361 and G4458; lest somehow:—lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps).
STRONGS G3381:
μήπως (G T, or μή πῶς L Tr WH) (μή and πῶς), (from Homer down);
1. a conjunction, lest in any way, lest perchance;
a. in final sentences, with an aorist subjunctive, preceded by a present 1 Corinthians 9:27; preceded by an aorist, 2 Corinthians 2:7; 2 Corinthians 9:4.
b. after verbs of fearing, taking heed: with an aorist subjunctive — after βλέπειν, 1 Corinthians 8:9; after φοβεῖσθαι, Acts 27:29 R; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; with a perfect indicative, to indicate that what is feared has actually taken place (Winer's Grammar, § 56, 2 b. α.; Buttmann, 242 (209)), Galatians 4:11; with an aorist subjunctive, the idea of fearing being suppressed, Romans 11:21 Rec. (Buttmann, § 148, 10; cf. Winer's Grammar, 474 (442)).
2. an interrogative particle, whether in any way, whether by any means: in an indirect question, with an indicative present (of a thing still continuing) and aorist (of a thing already done), Galatians 2:2 (I laid before them the gospel etc., namely, inquiring, whether haply etc.; Paul expects a negative answer, by which lie wished his teaching concerning Christ to be approved by the apostles at Jerusalem, yet by no means because he himself had any doubt about its soundness, but that his adversaries might not misuse the authority of those apostles in assailing tiffs teaching, and thereby frustrate his past and present endeavors; cf. Holmann at the passage (Buttmann, 353 (303). Others, however, take τρέχω as a subjunctive, and render lest haply I should be running etc.; see Winer's Grammar, 504f (470), cf. Ellicott at the passage)). with the indicative (of a thing perhaps already done, but which the writer wishes had not been done) and the aorist subjunctive (of a thing future and uncertain, which he desires God to avert) in one and the same sentence, 1 Thessalonians 3:5 (where μήπως depends on γνῶναι; cf. Schott, Lünemann (Ellicott), at the passage; (Buttmann, 353 (304); Winer's Grammar, 505 (470))).
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
27:29
Romans
11:21
1 Corinthians
8:9; 9:27
2 Corinthians
2:7; 9:4; 11:3; 12:20
Galatians
2:2; 4:11
1 Thessalonians
3:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3381 matches the Greek μή πως (mē pōs),
which occurs 12 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:29 - Then fearing lest G3381 we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:21 - For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest G3381  he also G3381 spare not thee.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:9 - But take heed lest G3381 by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:27 - But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, G3381 when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 2:7 - So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest G3381 perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:4 - Lest G3381 haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:3 - But I fear, lest G3381 by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:20 - For I fear, lest, G3381 when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest G3381 there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:2 - And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means G3381 I should run, or had run, in vain.
Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:11 - I am afraid of you, lest G3381 I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:5 - For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means G3381 the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
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