Greek word · Strong's G3303

μέν

mén · word · “on the one hand, indeed”

In a sentence

Men is a delicate Greek particle — "on the one hand, indeed" — usually paired with de ("on the other hand, but"). It marks balanced contrast without rancor.

Men…de structures countless New Testament sentences, weighing one thing alongside another. Greek loves balance.

Often untranslated in English, men gives Greek prose its measured cadence — "the body indeed (men) is dead because of sin, but (de) the Spirit is life."

Strong's reference

Definition: properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)

KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.” Romans 8:10 “But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness.” 1 Corinthians 11:7 “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.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.