Strong’s G3385

μήτι

Part of speech

Particle, Interrogative

Transliteration

méti

Pronunciation

MAY-tee

Definition

"whether," "if," "surely not," "is it?"

Meaning

if not, unless, whether at all.

Usage

The Greek particle μήτι is used primarily in rhetorical questions that anticipate a negative response. It is often employed to express doubt or to challenge the listener to consider the improbability of a situation. In the New Testament, it is used to introduce questions that expect a "no" answer, thereby emphasizing the speaker's disbelief or skepticism about the proposition.

Bible references

Matthew 7:16;Matthew 12:23;Matthew 26:22;Matthew 26:25;Mark 4:21;Mark 14:19;Luke 6:39;Luke 9:13;John 4:29;John 8:22;John 18:35;Acts 10:47;1 Corinthians 7:5;2 Corinthians 1:17;2 Corinthians 12:18;2 Corinthians 13:5;James 3:11