Strong’s G3386

μήτι γε

Part of speech

Particle

Transliteration

méti ge

Pronunciation

MAY-tee geh

Definition

"not indeed," "surely not," "by no means"

Meaning

let alone, much less, much more

Usage

The Greek phrase μήτι γε is used to express a strong negation or to emphasize a rhetorical question expecting a negative answer. It is often employed to reinforce the improbability or impossibility of a situation or statement. In the context of the New Testament, it serves to underline the certainty of a negative response, often in dialogue or discourse.

Bible references

1 Corinthians 6:3