Acts 19:36:11Acts.19.36.W11TAB
μηδὲν
mêden
“nothing”
- Transliteration
- mê-DEN
- Extended
- mêh-DEHN
- IPA
- /mɛːˈden/
Meaning by language
- English
- nothing
Greek · tap a syllable to hear it
Alphabet Analysis
| Mu | m — as in mother | |
| Eta | i — as in machine | |
| Delta | th — as in this | |
| Epsilon | e — as in met (short) | |
| Nu | n — as in new |
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Word in context
- word
mê-DEN
- sentence
a-nan-ti-RRÊÊ-ton oun ON-tōn TOU-tōn de-ON ES-tin hy-MAS ka-te-stal-ME-nous hy-PAR-khein KAI mê-DEN pro-pe-TES PRAS-sein
Exegesis
The coordinated infinitive clause mēden propetes prassein {μηδὲν προπετὲς πράσσειν | Mēdén Propetés Prássein} adds a negative counterpart, “to do nothing rash,” where mēden modifies the adjective propetes, together functioning as the object of prassein. The structure thus moves from an established, uncontested reality, through an impersonal necessity, to two coordinated infinitival directives that address both inner disposition (being calmed) and outward behavior (avoiding rash action). The English renderings preserve this logical progression with “since … it is necessary … to be … and to do nothing,” mirroring the Greek clause relationships.
In context — Acts 19:36
Therefore, since these things are undeniable, it is necessary for you to be quiet and to do nothing rash .
About this coordinate
Acts 19:36:11 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 11 of Acts 19:36, so the Greek word μηδὲν (mêden) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written Acts.19.36.W11, which extends further down to each syllable (Acts.19.36.W11.S1) and character.