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Strong's G3513 νή (ne)

Ne means “I protest by” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3513 — kabad (“be heavy”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3513
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G3513 Quick Answer

Strong's G3513 νή (ne) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ne (nay') prt. 1. as sure as [probably an intensive form of G3483, a particle of attestation (accompanied by the object invoked or appealed to in confirmation)] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include health, pharaoh, brother, herein, and manifested. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
ne (nay') prt. 1. as sure as [probably an intensive form of G3483, a particle of attestation (accompanied by the object invoked or appealed to in confirmation)]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
health, pharaoh, brother, herein, and manifested

Meaning and Definition

ne (nay') prt. 1. as sure as [probably an intensive form of G3483, a particle of attestation (accompanied by the object invoked or appealed to in confirmation)] KJV: I protest by Root(s): G3483

Original Word
νή
Transliteration
ne
Derivation
Root: ναί R1: 3483
Morphology
particle

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3513. 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)

as surely as

Usage: νή particle of affirmation employed in oaths, [in LXX: see τ. ὑγίειαν, Gen.42:15-16 (חַי) * ;] by: with accusative, 1Co.15:31.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

health pharaoh brother herein manifested depart hence unless younger come hither send

How Strong's G3513 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3513 (νή) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3513 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 G3513 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 15:31 KJV

I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

Strong's G3513 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 42:15 Septuagint / Brenton

herein shall ye be manifested; by the health of Pharaoh, ye shall not depart hence, unless your younger brother come hither.

Genesis 42:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Send one of you, and take your brother; and go ye to prison, till your words be clear, whether ye speak the truth or not; but, if not, by the health of Pharaoh, verily ye are spies.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3513.

Genesis 42:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
herein shall ye be manifested; by the health of Pharaoh, ye shall not depart hence, unless your younger brother come hither.
Genesis 42:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Send one of you, and take your brother; and go ye to prison, till your words be clear, whether ye speak the truth or not; but, if not, by the health of Pharaoh, verily ye are spies.
1 Corinthians 15:31 New Testament, KJV
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3513, grouped by book.

Genesis 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 42:15 Genesis 42:16
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 15:31

Strong's G3513 FAQ

What does ne (νή) mean?

Ne (Strong's G3513) is a Greek word most simply glossed "I protest by". ne (nay') prt. 1. as sure as [probably an intensive form of G3483, a particle of attestation (accompanied by the object invoked or appealed to in confirmation)]

How many times is ne (νή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G3513 across 2 books.

Where can I study ne (νή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3513 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate ne (νή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as health, pharaoh, brother, herein, manifested, and depart. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3513 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3513, with linked reader references where each row is available.