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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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Luke 12:51
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, nay; but rather division:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 12:51 · retained source text

Suppose yee that I am come to giue peace on earth? I tell you, Nay, but rather diuision.

1611 marginal noteMatt. 10.34.

Luke 16:30
And he said, nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 16:30 · retained source text

And hee said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went vnto them from the dead, they will repent.

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