"never, Mt. 7:23; 21:16, 42, et al. freq."
Definition and meaning
never, Mt. 7:23; 21:16, 42, et al. freq.
In the original Greek the word is written: οὐδέποτε
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 oudepote (G3763) across the King James Bible.
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
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Common questions
Strong's G3763 (oudepote) is a Greek word that means: never, Mt. 7:23; 21:16, 42, et al. freq. It appears 15 times in the King James Bible.
The word oudepote (G3763) appears 15 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3763 is oudepote, a Greek word defined as: never, Mt. 7:23; 21:16, 42, et al. freq.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
oudepote is a Greek word found in the New Testament.