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Discover the meaning of Yea in the Bible. Study the definition of Yea with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.
In the New Testament we have: nai, "verily," "yea," the usual particle of affirmation (Matthew 5:37; Matthew 9:28, etc.); de, "however," "on the other hand" (Luke 2:35 Acts 20:34 the King James Version, etc.); alla, "however," "but" (Luke 24:22 the King James Version; Romans 3:31 the King James Version, etc.); kai, "also," "besides," "yea ...
It is a particle of appeal or entreaty, like the (English yea) (German ja): with an imperative, ναί... συλλαμβάνου αὐταῖς , Philippians 4:3 (where Rec. has καί for ναί ); ναί ἔρχου , Revelation 22:20 Rec. ; so ναί ναί , Judith 9:12.
In the Bible, ‘ναί’ (nai) is found in verses such as Matthew 5:37, “But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil,” and 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.”
In Scripture, it is used to denote certainty, consistency, harmony, and stability. All the promises of God in him are yea, and in him are amen. 2 Corinthians 1. In this use, the word may be considered a noun. Yea is used only in the sacred and solemn style. See Yes.
Yea. Yes; certainly. But let your communication be, YEA, YEA; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. ( Matthew 5:37) Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)
Let your communication be yea yea; nay, nay. Matthew 5:37. 2. It sometimes enforces the sense of something preceding; not only so, but more. Therein I do rejoice; yea and will rejoice. Philippians 1:18. 3. In Scripture, it is used to denote certainty, consistency, harmony, and stability. All the promises of God in him are yea and in him are amen.
