Strong's G3483 · Greek
ναί
nai · /nahee/
Definition
a primary particle of strong affirmation; yes:--even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.
KJV: even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ναί across 29 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
29 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew8 verses
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Matthew 9:28And 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 11:9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 11:26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Matthew 13:51Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
Matthew 15:27And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
Matthew 17:25He 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 21:16And 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?
Luke4 verses
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Luke 10:21In 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 11:51From 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 12:5But 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.
John3 verses
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
John 21:15So 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 21:16He 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.
Acts2 verses
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians4 verses
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 1:18But as God is true our word toward you was not yea and nay. word: or, preaching
2 Corinthians 1:19For 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 1:20For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Philemon1 verse
Revelation4 verses
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 14:13And 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. from henceforth: or, from henceforth saith the Spirit, Yea
Revelation 16:7And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
Revelation 22:20He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3483 (nai) mean?
a primary particle of strong affirmation; yes:--even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.
How many times does G3483 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3483 (ναί) appears in 29 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “yea.”
How is nai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3483 is rendered as “yea” (23×), “so” (5×), “Yes” (3×), “Surely” (1×), among other words.