What does μηκέτι · κλέπτω mean in the Bible?
μηκέτι · κλέπτω is a Greek phrase meaning "no further".
Greek · G3371, G2813
μηκέτι κλεπτέτω
No further · to filch
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
μηκέτιG3371no further
Pronunciationmēkéti
Negates continuation of an action, commanding cessation rather than mere absence of future occurrence.
Open lexicon entry →κλέπτωG2813to filch
Pronunciationkléptō
To steal or take something belonging to another through deception or secrecy.
Open lexicon entry →What does μηκέτι κλεπτέτω (mēketi kleptetō) mean in the Bible?
μηκέτι · κλέπτω is a Greek phrase meaning "no further".
Full entry for μηκέτι κλεπτέτω (G3371, G2813) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G3371, G2813?
G3371, G2813 is connected to 21 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. no further
Source Gloss
no further
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 1 case and number pattern. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns1Aligned forms21
Matt 21:19 · Mark 1:45 · Mark 2:2 · Mark 9:25 · Mark 11:14 · Luke 8:49 · John 5:14 · Acts 4:17 · Acts 13:34 · Acts 25:24 · Rom 6:6 · Rom 14:13 · Rom 15:23 · 2 Cor 5:15 · Eph 4:14 · Eph 4:1721×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 11 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist5present4future2
Voice
active11
Mood
subjunctive4indicative4participle1imperative1infinitive1
NT Occurrences
Matthew 19:18κλέψειςfuture active indicativeprospectiveMatthew 27:64κλέψωσινaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveMatthew 28:13ἔκλεψανaorist active indicativecompletedMark 10:19κλέψῃςaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveLuke 18:20κλέψῃςaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveJohn 10:10κλέψῃaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveRomans 2:21κλέπτεινpresent active infinitiveinfinitiveRomans 2:21κλέπτειςpresent active indicativeongoingRomans 13:9κλέψειςfuture active indicativeprospectiveEphesians 4:28κλέπτωνpresent active participleparticipleEphesians 4:28κλεπτέτωpresent active imperativeimperative
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
μηκέτι κλεπτέτω is built from these roots: