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μέν (men) means “on the other hand” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

μέν Greek · G3303 177 tagged occurrences in 177 verses

Pronunciation guide: men Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3303

μέν · men · on the other hand

μέν, conjunctive particle (originally a form of μήν), usually related to a following δέ or other adversative conjunction, and distinguishing the word or clause with which it stands from that which follows. It is generally untranslatable and is not nearly so frequent in NT as in cl. Like δέ, it never stands first in a clause. 1. Answered by δέ or some other particle: μὲν . . . δέ, indeed . . . but, Mat.3:11, Luk.3:16, al.; with pronouns, ὃς μὲν . . . ὃς δέ, one . . . another, Mat.21:35, al.; pl., Php.1:16, 17; ὃ μὲν . . . ὃ δὲ . . . ὃ δέ, some . . . some . . . some, Mat.13:8; τοῦτο μὲν . . . τοῦτο δέ, partly . . . partly, Heb.10:33; μὲν . . . ἔπειτα, Jhn.11:6; μὲν . . . καί, Luk.8:5. 2. μέν solitarium, answered by no other particle: πρῶτον μέν (Bl., l.with), Rom.1:8 3:2, 1Co.11:18; μὲν οὖν in narrative, summing up what precedes or introducing something further (Bl., §78, 5), so then, rather, nay rather: Luk.11:28 (WH, μενοῦν), Act.1:6 9:31, al.; μὲν οὖν γε (Php.3:8, WH): see: μενοῦνγε. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

an untranslatable particle, generally answered by "de", each of the two introducing a clause intended to be contrasted with the other.

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How translators render G3303

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
vvv 14
indeed 5
for 4
although 3
does indeed 2
again 1
are punished 1
but 1
do so 1
his name 1
however 1
it is true that 1
not only 1
of all 1
say 1
so 1
then 1
true 1
we are 1
while 1
with these and 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
indeed 22
verily 12
truly 10
and 6
but 5
some 5
for 4
one 3
therefore 3
am 2
even 2
on 2
the soldiers 2
they 2
when 2
a stumblingblock 1
a voice 1
abode they 1
after this manner 1
an hundredfold 1
apostles 1
appear 1
as 1
as concerning 1
barnabas 1
base 1
because 1
being brought on their way 1
being by interpretation 1
demetrius 1
desire 1
do it to 1
every 1
festus 1
first 1
foolishness 1
from 1
have 1
have hearkened 1
he 1
he gave 1
he shook off 1
he took 1
he were 1
here 1
i be an offender 1
if 1
in 1
is 1
is given 1
is hungry 1
it bear 1
it were 1
judgeth 1
judgments 1
kind of flesh 1
many 1
now 1
of the first 1
one man 1
or 1
part held 1
preach 1
pure 1
receive 1
said 1
say that 1
say they 1
sleep 1
so 1
stuck fast 1
the 1
the angels 1
the chief captain 1
the former 1
the house 1
the law 1
the ministering 1
the patterns 1
the present 1
the sabbath day 1
the times 1
the wedding 1
their 1
then 1
this one thing 1
those priests 1
thought 1
to them 1
unto 1
upon 1
utterly 1
was kept 1
we are the savour 1
when ye knew not 1
which am a jew 1
whilst ye were made a gazingstock 1
who verily 1
who was of 1
worketh 1
yet 1

Verses containing G3303

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  1. Romans 9:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?

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  2. Romans 10:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

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  3. Romans 11:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry

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  4. Romans 11:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

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  5. Romans 11:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.

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  6. Romans 14:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables.

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  7. Romans 14:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

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  8. Romans 14:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.

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  9. 1 Corinthians 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”

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  10. 1 Corinthians 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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  11. 1 Corinthians 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

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  12. 1 Corinthians 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?

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  13. 1 Corinthians 5:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.

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  14. 1 Corinthians 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?

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  15. 1 Corinthians 6:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

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  16. 1 Corinthians 7:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

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  17. 1 Corinthians 9:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

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  18. 1 Corinthians 9:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

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  19. 1 Corinthians 11:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

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  20. 1 Corinthians 11:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,

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  21. 1 Corinthians 11:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

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  22. 1 Corinthians 11:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk.

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  23. 1 Corinthians 12:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

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  24. 1 Corinthians 12:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

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  25. 1 Corinthians 12:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

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  26. 1 Corinthians 14:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.

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  27. 1 Corinthians 15:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.

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  28. 1 Corinthians 15:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the splendor of the heavenly bodies is of one degree, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is of another.

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  29. 2 Corinthians 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

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  30. 2 Corinthians 8:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

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  31. 2 Corinthians 9:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

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  32. 2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

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  33. 2 Corinthians 10:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”

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  34. 2 Corinthians 11:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily.

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  35. 2 Corinthians 12:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

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  36. 2 Corinthians 12:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

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  37. Galatians 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.

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  38. Galatians 4:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.

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  39. Galatians 4:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    These things serve as illustrations, for the women represent two covenants. One covenant is from Mount Sinai and bears children into slavery: This is Hagar.

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  40. Ephesians 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

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  41. Philippians 1:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

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  42. Philippians 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

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    Source alternate reference: 1.17

  43. Philippians 2:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

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  44. Philippians 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

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  45. Philippians 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

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  46. Colossians 2:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

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  47. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

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  48. 2 Timothy 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,

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  49. 2 Timothy 2:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

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  50. 2 Timothy 4:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

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