Biblica Analytica
G3756 Greek

οὐ

ou

no

Lexicon Entry

Definition
no
Transliteration
ou
Strong's Number
G3756
Occurrences
1,693

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word "οὐ" (ou) is a fundamental negation that translates to "no" in English. With 1693 occurrences in the Bible, it is one of the most frequently used words in the Greek New Testament. Its primary function is to indicate the absence or denial of something, whether it be a statement, action, or condition. The range of usage for "οὐ" is broad, encompassing various contexts such as statements of denial, questions, and even emphatic expressions. It can be used to negate a simple statement, as in "οὐκ ἔστιν" (ouk estin, "it is not"), or to convey a stronger sense of negation, as in "οὐ μὴ" (ou me, "not at all"). This versatility allows "οὐ" to play a crucial role in shaping the meaning and tone of sentences in the Greek text. The significance of "οὐ" lies in its ability to convey nuance and complexity in the Greek language. By carefully using "οὐ" in different contexts, the authors of the New Testament were able to convey a range of meanings, from simple denial to emphatic rejection. This word's frequency and versatility make it an essential component of the Greek language, and its study provides valuable insights into the linguistic and literary craftsmanship of the New Testament authors.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3756
Lemma
οὐ
Transliteration
ou
Definition
no
Occurrences
1,693
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1,693 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Hebrews 9:22

According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;

Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 2:18

“A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; she wouldn’t be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 2:18

“A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; she wouldn’t be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 4:4

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’ ”

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’ ”

Matthew 5:14

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

Matthew 5:17

“Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill.

Matthew 5:18

For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are accomplished.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’

Matthew 5:26

Most certainly I tell you, you shall by no means get out of there, until you have paid the last penny.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’

Matthew 5:33

“Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

Matthew 5:36

Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.

Matthew 5:37

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

Matthew 5:37

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

Matthew 6:1

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:20

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal;

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Matthew 6:26

See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?

Matthew 6:26

See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?

Matthew 6:28

Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin,

Matthew 6:30

But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith?

Matthew 7:3

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye?

Matthew 7:18

A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 7:22

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Matthew 7:25

The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.

Matthew 7:29

for he taught them with authority, and not like the scribes.

Matthew 8:8

The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Matthew 8:20

Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”

Matthew 23:30

and say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we wouldn’t have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.’

Matthew 9:12

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

Matthew 9:13

But you go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Matthew 9:13

But you go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Matthew 9:14

Then John’s disciples came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?”

Matthew 9:24

he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him.

Matthew 10:20

For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

Matthew 10:23

But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man has come.

Matthew 10:24

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

Matthew 10:26

Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.

Matthew 10:26

Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.

Matthew 10:29

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will,

Matthew 10:34

“Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.