Strong's Greek · G1490
εἰ δὲ μή(γε)
ei dè mḗ(ge)
Definitionbut if not
Derivationfrom G1487 (εἰ), G1161 (δέ), and G3361 (μή) (sometimes with G1065 (γέ) added);
KJV usage(or) else, if (not, otherwise), otherwise
Occurrences15 in the KJV · 14 verses
εἰ δὲ μή(γε) in Scripture
Matthew 6:1
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 9:17
Neither 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.
Mark 2:21
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 2:22
And 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.
Luke 5:36
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 5:37
And 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 10:6
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
Luke 13:9
And if it bear fruit, well : and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 14:32
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth ambassadors, and desireth conditions of peace.
John 14:2
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:11
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.
2 Corinthians 11:16
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
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