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The introduction of another possible case, excluding that which preceded, is effected by or, e.g., equivalent to the Latin vel; but also equivalent to aut with an exclusive antithesis, ; so  = it would then happen that, for which elsewhere.

In the sense of sive—sive we find —, or —, or — (see the examples in the Lexicon), also —, , , ff., , , , perhaps also  (but not ; cf. Delitzsch on the passage), and — (see ); cf. also — (in —) both—and; but — (in  —;  —) neither—nor. On disjunctive questions, see.

1. After negative sentences (especially after prohibitions) the antithesis (but) is introduced by, e.g. and they said, Nay, but we will have a king over us; , &c.; frequently also by  alone, e.g. , , or even simply connected with , ,  as perfect consecutive; 42:10; cf. .

Rem. Sometimes the negation is only virtually contained in the preceding sentence, e.g. in the form of a rhetorical question ( f.) or of conditions which are to be regarded as not having been fulfilled ; or  in such cases becomes equivalent to nay, rather.

2. clauses, depending on another sentence, are introduced by, and (again after negative sentences, see a above)  unless; especially  with the perfect (equivalent to unless previously) after imperfects which contain a declaration, e.g.  I will not let thee go, except thou hast previously blessed me; , , , ,. Finally,, (with perfect after a rhetorical question), or simply   with a noun-clause, except your brother be with you;  after a rhetorical question, with a verbal-clause.