Strong's Greek · G3303
μέν
mén
even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily
Definition
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
Derivation
a primary particle;
Appears 180 times in Scripture
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.”
“and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.”
“They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.””
“Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”
“Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.””
“Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”
“If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.”
“Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.”
“And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.”
“But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.””
Explore mén in Scripture
On the Doxa App you can have a personal interaction about any Scripture, original words included.
Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).