ναί
nai (G3483)
yes
AI Word Study
The Greek word ναί (nai) is a simple yet significant term that translates to "yes" in English. With 35 occurrences in the Bible, it is a word that is used frequently in various contexts. Its meaning is straightforward, serving as an affirmative response to a question or statement. The range of usage for ναί is quite broad, appearing in both formal and informal settings. It is often used in response to a question, but it can also be used to express agreement or confirmation. In some cases, ναί is used to emphasize a point or to indicate a strong affirmation. Despite its simplicity, ναί holds significance in the biblical text. It is often used in dialogue and conversation, providing insight into the interactions and relationships between characters. By analyzing the use of ναί, readers can gain a better understanding of the tone and dynamics of these interactions, adding depth and nuance to the narrative.
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But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They told him, “Yes, Lord.”
But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
Jesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They answered him, “Yes, Lord.”
But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?”
and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes. Did you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing babies you have perfected praise?’ ”
But she answered him, “Yes, Lord. Yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.’ Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.
But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, God’s Son, he who comes into the world.”
So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”
Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” She said, “Yes, for so much.”
The commanding officer came and asked him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.”
Or is God the God of Jews only? Isn’t he the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
When I therefore was thus determined, did I show fickleness? Or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the “Yes, yes” and the “No, no?”
But as God is faithful, our word toward you was not “Yes and no.”
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not “Yes and no,” but in him is “Yes.”
For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us.
Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.
But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear— not by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”, so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.
I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.”
I heard the altar saying, “Yes, Lord God, the Almighty, true and righteous are your judgments.”
He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I come quickly.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus.