Mḗpōs — G3381

G3381 · Greek — μήπως

Pronunciation: may'-pos

Definition

conjunction

lest somehow

  1. a conjunction, lest in any way, lest perchance
    1. in final sentences, with an aorist subjunctive, preceded by a present
    2. after verbs of fearing, taking heed
  2. an interrogative particle, whether in any way, whether by any means

Usually translated as

lest

Origin

from G3361 and G4458

Occurrences

Mḗpōs occurs 12 times in 11 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (2), 2 Corinthians (4), Galatians (2), 1 Thessalonians (1)

Strong's Lexicon — M