Nai ναί

Nai (Greek ναί, Strong's G3483) is a Greek particle meaning “yes”. It occurs 35 times in 30 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Nai, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 5:37
  But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.
• 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.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.
• Matthew 11:9
  But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
• Matthew 11:26
  Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
• Matthew 13:51
  Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
• Matthew 15:27
  And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s 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?“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?”
• 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?“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’?”

Mark

• Mark 7:28
  And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.“Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

Luke

• Luke 7:26
  But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
• Luke 10:21
  In 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.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.
• Luke 11:51
  From 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.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.
• Luke 12:5
  But 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.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!

John

• John 11:27
  She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”
• John 21:15
  So 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.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.”
• John 21:16
  He 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.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.”

Acts

• Acts 5:8
  And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.“Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.”
• Acts 22:27
  Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea.The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered.

Romans

• Romans 3:29
  Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 1:17
  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?When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”?
• 2 Corinthians 1:18
  But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:19
  For 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.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.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:20
  For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Philippians

• Philippians 4:3
  And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

Philemon

• Philemon 1:20
  Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

James

• James 5:12
  But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.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.

Revelation

• Revelation 1:7
  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.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.
• Revelation 14:13
  And 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.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.”
• Revelation 16:7
  And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”
• Revelation 22:20
  He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).