Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
rather
Usage: μεν-οῦν-γε = μὲν οὖν γε nay rather: Rom.9:20 10:18, Php.3:8.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3304
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
4
Strong's G3304 Quick Answer
Strong's G3304 μενοῦνγε (menounge) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. menounge (men-oun`-geh) prt. 1. so then at least [from G3303 and G3767 and G1065] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include but and nay. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- menounge (men-oun`-geh) prt. 1. so then at least [from G3303 and G3767 and G1065]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- but and nay
Meaning and Definition
menounge (men-oun`-geh) prt. 1. so then at least [from G3303 and G3767 and G1065] KJV: nay but, yea doubtless (rather, verily) Root(s): G3303, G3767, G1065
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3304. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3304 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render menounge, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
But
Luke 11:28
3×
Nay
Romans 9:20
How Strong's G3304 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3304 (μενοῦνγε) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 6:20 — πετεινῶν
Strong's G3304 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3304 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
Strong's G3304 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Of all winged birds after their kind, and of all cattle after their kind, and of all reptiles creeping upon the earth after their kind, pairs of all shall come in to thee, male and female to be fed with thee.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3304.
Of all winged birds after their kind, and of all cattle after their kind, and of all reptiles creeping upon the earth after their kind, pairs of all shall come in to thee, male and female to be fed with thee.
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3304, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3304 FAQ
What does menounge (μενοῦνγε) mean?
Menounge (Strong's G3304) is a Greek word most simply glossed "nay but". menounge (men-oun`-geh) prt. 1. so then at least [from G3303 and G3767 and G1065]
How many times is menounge (μενοῦνγε) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G3304 across 4 books.
Where can I study menounge (μενοῦνγε) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3304 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate menounge (μενοῦνγε)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as but and nay. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3304 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3304, with linked reader references where each row is available.