Strong's G1490 · Greek
εἰ δὲ μή(γε)
ei dè mḗ(ge)
Definition
but if not
KJV: (or) else, if (not, otherwise), otherwise
Root / derivation: from G1487 (εἰ), G1161 (δέ), and G3361 (μή) (sometimes with G1065 (γέ) added);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἰ δὲ μή(γε) across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 9:17Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
Mark2 verses
No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.
Mark 2:22And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.
Luke5 verses
And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
Luke 5:37And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
Luke 10:6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
Luke 13:9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 14:32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
John2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation2 verses
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Revelation 2:16Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1490 (ei dè mḗ(ge)) mean?
but if not
How many times does G1490 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1490 (εἰ δὲ μή(γε)) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “else.”
How is ei dè mḗ(ge) translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1490 is rendered as “else” (8×), “not” (3×), “otherwise” (2×), “then” (1×).
Where does the Greek word εἰ δὲ μή(γε) come from?
from G1487 (εἰ), G1161 (δέ), and G3361 (μή) (sometimes with G1065 (γέ) added);