Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3483

Strong's G3483 · Greek

ναί

nai · /nahee/

Number
G3483
Language
Greek
Original word
ναί
Transliteration
nai
Pronunciation
nahee
KJV occurrences
29 verses

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.

yea23×
so5×
Yes3×
Surely1×
Truth1×
verily1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

29 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew8 verses
Matthew 5:37

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

Matthew 9:28

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

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

Matthew 11:26

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

Matthew 13:51

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

Matthew 15:27

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

Matthew 17:25

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

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?

Mark1 verse
Luke4 verses
John3 verses
Acts2 verses
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians4 verses
Philemon1 verse
James1 verse
Revelation4 verses

Topics that use this word

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.