Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1490

Strong's G1490 · Greek

εἰ δὲ μή(γε)

ei dè mḗ(ge)

Number
G1490
Language
Greek
Original word
εἰ δὲ μή(γε)
Transliteration
ei dè mḗ(ge)
KJV occurrences
14 verses

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.

else8×
not3×
otherwise2×
then1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke5 verses
John2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

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);