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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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Ruth 1:13
Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the Lord is gone out against me.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ruth 1:13 · retained source text

Would ye tary for them till they were growen? would ye stay for them from hauing husbands? nay my daughters: for it grieueth me much for your sakes, that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hope.

1611 marginal noteHebr. I haue much bitternes.

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