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ναί G3483

G3483 is the Greek word ναί, transliterated naí. The King James Version most often renders it yea.

Word: ναίTransliteration: naíLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 28 verses

What it means

yes.

Where it comes from

a primary particle of strong affirmation.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 33 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

yea 22×even so 5×yes 3×truth 1×verily 1×surely 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.

Verses using ναί

All 28 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:37 · KJV

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Matthew 9:28 · KJV

And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

Matthew 11:9 · KJV

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:26 · KJV

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Matthew 13:51 · KJV

Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

Matthew 15:27 · KJV

And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

Matthew 17:25 · KJV

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Matthew 21:16 · KJV

And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

Mark 7:28 · KJV

And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.

Luke 7:26 · KJV

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Luke 10:21 · KJV

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Luke 11:51 · KJV

From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.

Luke 12:5 · KJV

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

John 11:27 · KJV

She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

John 21:15 · KJV

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

John 21:16 · KJV

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Acts 5:8 · KJV

And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

Romans 3:29 · KJV

Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

2 Corinthians 1:17 · KJV

When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

2 Corinthians 1:18 · KJV

But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.

2 Corinthians 1:19 · KJV

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

2 Corinthians 1:20 · KJV

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Philemon 1:20 · KJV

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

James 5:12 · KJV

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Revelation 1:7 · KJV

Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Revelation 14:13 · KJV

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

Revelation 16:7 · KJV

And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.

Revelation 22:20 · KJV

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3483 mean?

G3483 is the Greek word ναί (naí), meaning yes.

How is G3483 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it yea (22 times), even so (5 times), yes (3 times), truth (1 time), verily (1 time), among others.

How many times does G3483 appear in the Bible?

ναί (naí) is tagged in 28 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3483 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary particle of strong affirmation.

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