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nay

Meaning of “nay”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
55 occurrences50 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:15

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Joshua 5:14
And he said, nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Joshua 5:14 · retained source text

And he said, Nay, but as captaine of the hoste of the LORD am I now come. And Ioshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said vnto him, What saith my LORD vnto his seruant?

1611 marginal noteOr, Prince.

Joshua 24:21
And the people said unto Joshua, nay; but we will serve the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Joshua 24:21 · retained source text

And the people said vnto Ioshua, Nay, but we will serue the LORD.

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