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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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:29 - and fearing lest we should be cast on rocky places, casting four anchors out of the stern, they wished that day were come.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:21 - if God indeed has not spared the natural branches; lest it might be he spare not thee either.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:9 - But see lest anywise this your right to eat itself be a stumbling-block to the weak.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:27 - But I buffet my body, and lead it captive, lest after having preached to others I should be myself rejected.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 2:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 2:7 - so that on the contrary ye should rather shew grace and encourage, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with excessive grief.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 9:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:4 - lest haply, if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, *we*, that we say not *ye*, may be put to shame in this confidence.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:3 - But I fear lest by any means, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craft, so your thoughts should be corrupted from simplicity as to the Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:20 - For I fear lest perhaps coming I find you not such as I wish, and that *I* be found by you such as ye do not wish: lest there might be strifes, jealousies, angers, contentions, evil speakings, whisperings, puffings up, disturbances;

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:2 - and I went up according to revelation, and I laid before them the glad tidings which I preach among the nations, but privately to those conspicuous among them, lest in any way I run or had run in vain;

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:11 - I am afraid of you, lest indeed I have laboured in vain as to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 3:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:5 - For this reason *I* also, no longer able to refrain myself, sent to know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter had tempted you and our labour should be come to nothing.
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