οὐδαμῶς
oudamōs
by no means
An emphatic negative adverb meaning 'by no means', 'in no way', or 'absolutely not.' Used to categorically deny, exclude, or reject the reality or possibility of something. In discourse, it intensifies the negation or prohibition expressed, often introducing a strong or conclusive denial.
Matthew 2:6 · Word #6
Lexicon G3760
| Lemma | οὐδαμῶς |
| Transliteration | oudamōs |
| Strong's | G3760 |
| Definition | An emphatic negative adverb meaning 'by no means', 'in no way', or 'absolutely not.' Used to categorically deny, exclude, or reject the reality or possibility of something. In discourse, it intensifies the negation or prohibition expressed, often introducing a strong or conclusive denial. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | by no means |
| Literal | not-ever |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | οὐδαμῶς |
| Strong's | G3760 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3760-01
by no means
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); emphatic negative adverb, no inflection for case, number, or gender. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb intensifies negation, expressing categorical denial. "By no means" preserves the emphatic and absolute force inherent in the root οὐδ- combined with the adverbial ending. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
by no means
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Strong negative adverb fits the context precisely. No change needed. |