Keraia
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ναί

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greekNew TestamentParticle34 occurrences11 books30 verses

Definition

ναί

particle of affirmation,

yea, verily, even so; in answer to a question: Matthew 9:28; 13:51; 17:25; 21:16, John 11:27; 21:15-16, Acts 5:8; 22:27, Romans 3:29; before λέγω ὑμῖν, Matthew 11:9, Luke 7:26; repeated for emphasis, ναὶ ναί (opposite to oὒ oὔ): Matthew 5:37; ἤτω ὑμῶν τὸ ναὶ ναί, James 5:12; ν. καὶ οὔ, 2 Corinthians 1:18-19; ἵνα ᾖ . . . τὸ ναὶ ναί, 2 Corinthians 1:17; τὸ ν., 2 Corinthians 1:20; in assent to an assertion: Matthew 15:27, Mark 7:28, Revelation 14:13; 16:7; in confirmation of a previous assertion: Matthew 11:26, Luke 10:21; 11:51; 12:5, Philippians 4:3, Phm 20; in solemn asseveration Revelation 1:7; 22:20.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ναί:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

34 total
  1. Matthew 5:37Ναὶ · Yes; ναί · [be] ‘Yes
    Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.
  2. Matthew 9:28Ναί · Yes
    After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
  3. Matthew 11:9ναί · Yes
    What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
  4. Matthew 11:26ναί · Yes
    Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  5. Matthew 13:51Ναί · Yes
    Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
  6. Matthew 15:27Ναί · Yes
    “Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”
  7. Matthew 17:25Ναί · Yes
    “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
  8. Matthew 21:16Ναί · Yes
    “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
  9. Mark 7:28Ναί · Yes
    “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
  10. Luke 7:26ναί · Yes
    What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
  11. Luke 10:21ναί · Yes
    At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  12. Luke 11:51ναί · Yes
    …from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.
  13. Luke 12:5ναί · Yes
    But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!
  14. John 11:27Ναί · Yes
    “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”
  15. John 21:15Ναί · Yes
    When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
  16. John 21:16Ναί · Yes
    Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
  17. Acts 5:8Ναί · Yes
    “Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.”
  18. Acts 22:27Ναί · Yes
    The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered.
  19. Romans 3:29ναὶ · Yes
    Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
  20. 2 Corinthians 1:17Ναί · Yes; ναὶ · yes
    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?
  21. 2 Corinthians 1:18Ναί · Yes
    But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”
  22. 2 Corinthians 1:19Ναί · Yes; Ναί · Yes
    For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”
  23. 2 Corinthians 1:20Ναί · Yes
    For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
  24. Philippians 4:3ναὶ · Yes
    Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
  25. Philemon 1:20Ναί · Yes
    Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
  26. James 5:12Ναὶ · Yes; ναί · yes
    Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
  27. Revelation 1:7ναί · So shall it be
    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
  28. Revelation 14:13Ναί · Yes
    And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”
  29. Revelation 16:7Ναί · Yes
    And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”
  30. Revelation 22:20Ναί · Yes
    He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!