KJV dictionary & concordance

nay

Meaning of “nay”

1. No; a denial or refusal. 2. Rather; on the contrary.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

55 occurrences50 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:15

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1 Chronicles 21:24

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And king David said to Ornan, nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 21:24 · retained source text

And king Dauid said to Ornan; Nay, but I wil verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

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Where “nay” appears

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Genesis6 occurrences
6 verses Numbers1 occurrence
1 verse Joshua2 occurrences
2 verses Judges3 occurrences
2 verses Ruth1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Samuel5 occurrences
5 verses 2 Samuel4 occurrences
4 verses 1 Kings6 occurrences
5 verses 2 Kings3 occurrences
3 verses 1 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah2 occurrences
2 verses Matthew3 occurrences
2 verses Luke4 occurrences
4 verses John1 occurrence
1 verse Acts1 occurrence
1 verse Romans4 occurrences
4 verses 1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 verses 2 Corinthians4 occurrences
3 verses James2 occurrences
1 verse

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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Genesis 18:15 Ruth 1:13 1 Kings 3:22 Matthew 5:37 Matthew 13:29 Acts 16:37 1 Corinthians 6:8 James 5:12 Luke 12:51 Romans 8:37 Romans 10:18 Joshua 5:14 1 Samuel 8:19 1 Kings 2:17 2 Kings 20:10 Luke 13:3

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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Denial, refusal.

volume 2, leaf 179, column 2 (main_dictionary)