Strong's Lexicon né: Truly, indeed, yes Original Word: νέ Word Origin: A primary particle of strong affirmation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to the Greek particle "νέ," the concept of affirmation can be found in Hebrew words like "אָמֵן" (amen, Strong's H543), which also conveys certainty and truth. Usage: The Greek particle "νέ" is used to express strong affirmation or agreement. It is often translated as "truly," "indeed," or "yes" in English. This particle is used to emphasize the certainty or truthfulness of a statement, often in response to a question or to affirm a preceding statement. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the use of particles like "νέ" was common in both written and spoken language to convey emphasis and certainty. The Greeks valued rhetoric and the art of persuasion, and particles played a significant role in enhancing the clarity and impact of communication. In the context of the New Testament, "νέ" would have been understood by Greek-speaking audiences as a strong affirmation, reinforcing the truth of the message being conveyed. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably an intens. form of nai Definition by (a particle of affirmation employed in oaths) NASB Translation affirm (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3513: νήνή, a particle employed in affirmations and oaths (common in Attic), and joined to an accusative of the person (for the most part, a divinity) or of the thing affirmed or sworn by (Buttmann, § 149, 17); by (Latinper, German bei): 1 Corinthians 15:31 (Genesis 42:15f). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance by, as sure asProbably an intensive form of nai; a particle of attestation (accompanied by the object invoked or appealed to in confirmation); as sure as -- I protest by. see GREEK nai Forms and Transliterations νη νὴ ne nē nḕLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |