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Strong's G3483 ναί (nai)

Nai means “yes” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3483 — yishrah (“uprightness”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3483
Language Greek
Linked Usages 34
Books 14

Strong's G3483 Quick Answer

Strong's G3483 ναί (nai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. nai (nai') prt. 1. yes [a primary particle of strong affirmation] It has 34 linked Bible usages across 14 books. Visible English usage signals include yea, even, yes, truth, and verily. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
nai (nai') prt. 1. yes [a primary particle of strong affirmation]
Usage
34 linked usages
Books
14 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
yea, even, yes, truth, and verily

Meaning and Definition

nai (nai') prt. 1. yes [a primary particle of strong affirmation] KJV: even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes

Original Word
ναί
Transliteration
nai
Morphology
particle

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3483. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

yes

Usage: 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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How Strong's G3483 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render nai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Yea Matthew 5:37 18× Even Matthew 11:26 Yes Matthew 17:25 Truth Matthew 15:27 verily Luke 11:51

How Strong's G3483 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 29 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3483 (ναί) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3483 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3483 in the New Testament

29 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 5:37 KJV

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

Matthew 9:28 KJV

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 KJV

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

Strong's G3483 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 17:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And God said to Abraham, Yea, behold, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to him and to his seed after him.

Genesis 42:21 Septuagint / Brenton

And each said to his brother, Yes, indeed, for we are in fault concerning our brother, when we disregarded the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we hearkened not to him; and therefore has this affliction come upon us.

Isaiah 48:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Now they come to pass, and not formerly: and thou heardest not of them in former days: say not thou, Yea, I know them.

Strong's G3483 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 9:12 Septuagint / Brenton

I pray thee, I pray thee, O God of my father, and God of the inheritance of Israel, Lord of the heavens and earth, Creator of the waters, King of every creature, hear thou my prayer:

Tobit 5:6 Septuagint / Brenton

To whom the angel said, I will go with thee, and I know the way well: for I have lodged with our brother Gabael.

Usage Excerpts

First 34 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3483.

Genesis 17:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And God said to Abraham, Yea, behold, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to him and to his seed after him.
Genesis 42:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And each said to his brother, Yes, indeed, for we are in fault concerning our brother, when we disregarded the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we hearkened not to him; and therefore has this affliction come upon us.
Isaiah 48:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now they come to pass, and not formerly: and thou heardest not of them in former days: say not thou, Yea, I know them.
Matthew 5:37 New Testament, KJV
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Matthew 9:28 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 11:26 New Testament, KJV
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Matthew 13:51 New Testament, KJV
Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
Matthew 15:27 New Testament, KJV
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
Matthew 17:25 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
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?
Mark 7:28 New Testament, KJV
And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.
Luke 7:26 New Testament, KJV
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Luke 10:21 New Testament, KJV
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.
Luke 11:51 New Testament, KJV
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.
Luke 12:5 New Testament, KJV
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.
John 11:27 New Testament, KJV
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
John 21:15 New Testament, KJV
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.
John 21:16 New Testament, KJV
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.
Acts 5:8 New Testament, KJV
And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
Acts 22:27 New Testament, KJV
Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea.
Romans 3:29 New Testament, KJV
Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
2 Corinthians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
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?
2 Corinthians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.
2 Corinthians 1:19 New Testament, KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 1:20 New Testament, KJV
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Philemon 1:20 New Testament, KJV
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
James 5:12 New Testament, KJV
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.
Revelation 1:7 New Testament, KJV
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.
Revelation 14:13 New Testament, KJV
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.
Revelation 16:7 New Testament, KJV
And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
Revelation 22:20 New Testament, KJV
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Judith 9:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I pray thee, I pray thee, O God of my father, and God of the inheritance of Israel, Lord of the heavens and earth, Creator of the waters, King of every creature, hear thou my prayer:
Tobit 5:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
To whom the angel said, I will go with thee, and I know the way well: for I have lodged with our brother Gabael.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3483, grouped by book.

Genesis 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 8 usages, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 4 usages, New Testament
John 3 usages, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 4 usages, New Testament
Philemon 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 4 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3483 FAQ

What does nai (ναί) mean?

Nai (Strong's G3483) is a Greek word most simply glossed "yes". nai (nai') prt. 1. yes [a primary particle of strong affirmation]

How many times is nai (ναί) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 34 linked usages for Strong's G3483 across 14 books.

Where can I study nai (ναί) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3483 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate nai (ναί)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as yea, even, yes, truth, and verily. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3483 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3483, with linked reader references where each row is available.