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nai G3483

ναί (nai) means “yes” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ναί Greek · G3483 33 tagged occurrences in 29 verses

Pronunciation guide: nahee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3483

ναί · nai · yes

ναί particle of affirmation, yea, verily, even so; in answer to a question: Mat.9:28 13:51 17:25 21:16, Jhn.11:27 21:15-16, Act.5:8 22:27, Rom.3:29; before λέγω ὑμῖν, Mat.11:9, Luk.7:26; repeated for emphasis, ναὶ ναί (opposite to oὒ oὔ): Mat.5:37; ἤτω ὑμῶν τὸ ναὶ ναί, Jas.5:12; ν. καὶ οὔ, 2Co.1:18-19; ἵνα ᾖ . . . τὸ ναὶ ναί, 2Co.1:17; τὸ ν., 2Co.1:20; in assent to an assertion: Mat.15:27, Mrk.7:28, Rev.14:13 16:7; in confirmation of a previous assertion: Mat.11:26, Luk.10:21 11:51 12:5, Php.4:3, Phm 20; in solemn asseveration Rev.1:7 22:20.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

yes, certainly, even so.

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How translators render G3483

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
yes 32
be yes 1
so shall it be 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
yea 21
even so 5
yes 3
surely 1
truth 1
verily 1

Verses containing G3483

Page 1 of 1. 29 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 5:37 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

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  2. Matthew 9:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  3. Matthew 11:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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  4. Matthew 11:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

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  5. Matthew 13:51 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.

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  6. Matthew 15:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

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  7. Matthew 17:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “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?”

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  8. Matthew 21:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “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’?”

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  9. Luke 7:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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  10. Luke 10:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  11. Luke 11:51 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  12. Luke 12:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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!

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  13. John 11:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

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  14. John 21:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.”

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  15. John 21:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.”

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  16. Acts 5:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.”

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  17. Acts 22:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered.

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  18. Romans 3:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

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  19. 2 Corinthians 1:17 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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”?

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  20. 2 Corinthians 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”

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  21. 2 Corinthians 1:19 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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.”

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  22. 2 Corinthians 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

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  23. Philippians 4:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  24. Philemon 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

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  25. James 5:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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.

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  26. Revelation 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  27. Revelation 14:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.”

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  28. Revelation 16:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”

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  29. Revelation 22:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

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