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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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Matthew 5:37
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:37 · retained source text

But let your communication bee Yea, yea: Nay, nay: For whatsoeuer is more then these, commeth of euill.

1611 marginal noteIam. 5.12.

Matthew 13:29
But he said, nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 13:29 · retained source text

But he said, Nay: lest while yee gather vp the tares, ye root vp also the wheat with them.

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