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yea

Meaning of “yea”

1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

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339 occurrences319 verses52 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:1

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John 11:27
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 11:27 · retained source text

She saith vnto him, Yea Lord, I beleeue that thou art the Christ the Sonne of God, which should come into the world.

John 16:2
They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 16:2 · retained source text

They shall put you out of the Synagogues: yea, the time commeth, that whosoeuer killeth you, will thinke that hee doeth God seruice.

John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 16:32 · retained source text

Behold, the houre commeth, yea is now come, that ye shall be scattered, euery man to his owne, and shall leaue me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

1611 marginal noteOr, his owne home.

1611 marginal noteMat. 26.31.

John 21:15
¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 21:15 · retained source text

¶ So when they had dined, Iesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, sonne of Ionas, louest thou mee more then these? He saith vnto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I loue thee. He saith vnto him, Feed my lambes.

John 21:16
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 21:16 · retained source text

He saith to him againe the second time, Simon sonne of Ionas, louest thou me? He saith vnto him, Yea Lord, thou knowest that I loue thee. He saith vnto him, Feed my sheepe.

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