"by no means, Acts 10:14; 11:8*"
Definition and meaning
by no means, Acts 10:14; 11:8*
In the original Greek the word is written: μηδαμῶς
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of medamos (G3365) across the King James Bible.
But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
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Common questions
Strong's G3365 (medamos) is a Greek word that means: by no means, Acts 10:14; 11:8* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word medamos (G3365) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3365 is medamos, a Greek word defined as: by no means, Acts 10:14; 11:8*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
medamos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.