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Strong's G3305 μέντοι (mentoi)

Mentoi means “indeed though” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3305 — yapho (“Japha”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3305
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 5

Strong's G3305 Quick Answer

Strong's G3305 μέντοι (mentoi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. mentoi (men'-toy) conj. 1. indeed though, i.e. however [from G3203 and G5104] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include also, howbeit, but, and nevertheless. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
mentoi (men'-toy) conj. 1. indeed though, i.e. however [from G3203 and G5104]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
also, howbeit, but, and nevertheless

Meaning and Definition

mentoi (men'-toy) conj. 1. indeed though, i.e. however [from G3203 and G5104] KJV: also, but, howbeit, nevertheless, yet Root(s): G3203, G5104

Original Word
μέντοι
Transliteration
mentoi
Derivation
Root: τοί R2: 5104
Morphology
conjunction

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3305. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G3305 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render mentoi, 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.

also John 12:42 Howbeit John 7:13 Nevertheless 2 Timothy 2:19 but John 21:4

How Strong's G3305 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 8 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 G3305 (μέντοι) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3305 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 G3305 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 4:27 KJV

And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?

John 7:13 KJV

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

John 12:42 KJV

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

Strong's G3305 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 5:4 Septuagint / Brenton

But afterward thou wilt find her more bitter than gall, And sharper than a two-edged sword.

Proverbs 16:25 Septuagint / Brenton

There are ways that seem to be right to a man, But the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

Proverbs 16:26 Septuagint / Brenton

A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3305.

Proverbs 5:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But afterward thou wilt find her more bitter than gall, And sharper than a two-edged sword.
Proverbs 16:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
There are ways that seem to be right to a man, But the end of them looks to the depth of hell.
Proverbs 16:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.
Proverbs 22:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For he has given of his own bread to the poor. But he takes away the life of them that possess them.
Proverbs 33:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
John 4:27 New Testament, KJV
And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
John 7:13 New Testament, KJV
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 12:42 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
John 20:5 New Testament, KJV
And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.
John 21:4 New Testament, KJV
But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:19 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
James 2:8 New Testament, KJV
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Jude 1:8 New Testament, KJV
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3305, grouped by book.

Proverbs 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 5 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3305 FAQ

What does mentoi (μέντοι) mean?

Mentoi (Strong's G3305) is a Greek word most simply glossed "indeed though". mentoi (men'-toy) conj. 1. indeed though, i.e. however [from G3203 and G5104]

How many times is mentoi (μέντοι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G3305 across 5 books.

Where can I study mentoi (μέντοι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3305 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate mentoi (μέντοι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as also, howbeit, but, and nevertheless. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3305 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3305, with linked reader references where each row is available.