"negative disjunctive particle, can function as an adverb and a conj, neither, and repeated, neither-nor, Mt. 6:25; 7:6; 10:9, 10; not even, not so much as, Mk. 2:2"
Definition and meaning
negative disjunctive particle, can function as an adverb and a conj, neither, and repeated, neither-nor, Mt. 6:25; 7:6; 10:9, 10; not even, not so much as, Mk. 2:2
In the original Greek the word is written: μηδέ
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 mede (G3366) across the King James Bible.
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
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Common questions
Strong's G3366 (mede) is a Greek word that means: negative disjunctive particle, can function as an adverb and a conj, neither, and repeated, neither-nor, Mt. 6:25; 7:6; 10:9, 10; not even, not so much as, Mk. 2:2 It appears 49 times in the King James Bible.
The word mede (G3366) appears 49 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3366 is mede, a Greek word defined as: negative disjunctive particle, can function as an adverb and a conj, neither, and repeated, neither-nor, Mt. 6:25; 7:6; 10:9, 10; not even, not so muc. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
mede is a Greek word found in the New Testament.