What does yea mean in the Bible?

When yea is used to mean “indeed” or “truly,” it's most often found in old literature, such as in the King James translation of the Bible. The most popular use of yea is in voting.
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What is the word yea mean?

Definition of yea (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : affirmation, assent. 2a : an affirmative vote. b : a person casting a yea vote.
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What does the Bible mean when it says let your yes be yes and your no be no?

He is saying that “every yes and every no must be as truthful as if you just swore it on a stack of Bibles on network television.” Every yes and every no is observed, because God is the creator and is present with us. This is a radical principle of truthfulness that Jesus teaches us. This sermon was preached by Dr.
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What does yea mean in Old English?

Yea is an old-fashioned, poetic, or religious word for 'yes. ' convention. Yea is sometimes used to mean 'yes' when people are talking about voting for or agreeing to do something.
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What does the Bible say about our yes?

The World English Bible translates the passage as: But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No. ' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
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Yea/Nay/Amen: A Biblical Perspective



Who said yes in the Bible?

We have many Biblical examples of “yes” answers to God's call to action: Noah to build the ark, Moses to lead his people, Esther to save her people, David to provide the Messianic linage, and many more. But there is one person, besides Jesus, who stands out in my mind as the ultimate “yes” person.
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When did yea become yay?

It's apparently American in origin, but today it is used throughout the English-speaking world. We find no good information on the origins of the interjection yay. Your ideas are welcome. The earliest examples we can find are from the 1940s, and it becomes much more common around 1970.
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Is it yay or yea?

You pronounce yay in the same way you pronounce yea, which makes these two words homophones—indistiguishable when spoken and easily confused when written. They have different meanings, though. While yea is the word we sometimes use for yes, yay is the word we use to express joy, approval, or excitement.
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Is there a difference between yea and yeah?

“Yea” is a very old-fashioned formal way of saying “yes,” used mainly in voting. It's the opposite of—and rhymes with—“nay.” When you want to write the common casual version of “yes,” the correct spelling is “yeah” (sounds like “yeh” ).
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What is the meaning of Matthew 5 33?

In other words, Jesus closed any loophole man could find to superficially obey God's Word while continuing to live in the flesh. Jesus' entire ministry focus centered on the heart, because the heart is the root of man's behavior. "And he (Jesus) said, 'What comes out of a person is what defiles him.
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Do not commit adultery but I tell you?

'You shall not commit adultery;' 28 but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a. woman to lust after her has committed. adultery with her already in his heart.
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Is Yea rude?

“Yeah, yeah, yeah” can mean “enough already; I get it,” which is indeed rude. But it can also mean “I wholeheartedly agree with you; I've finally found someone with whom I am completely simpatico, and I am excited to express my joy in that.” It depends on the tone.
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How do you use yea in a sentence?

Using Yea in a Sentence

For example, There were an equal number of yea and nay votes, so the Vice President's vote will break the tie. The politician couldn't vote yea because it went against his conscience, but he also couldn't vote nay because it went against his party's wishes. Therefore, he abstained from voting.
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Is Yea an informal word?

Yea can be used as an informal adverb meaning “yes” or “to affirm,” or as a noun to indicate an affirmative vote. When used in a vote, yea can be pronounced like “yay.”
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Why is Yay spelled yea?

It dates back to the 1960s and it means “woohoo!” You might use it the same way you would use an excited and emphatic “YES!” Some people spell the interjection yay as yea. This spelling was more common a few decades ago, however it is a spelling error. If you want to express excitement, the correct spelling is yay.
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Does Yay mean happy?

Yay is defined as an expression of approval, great happiness or excitement. An example of yay is what you would shout upon winning the lottery.
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What can I say instead of yay?

yay
  • cheer.
  • encouragement.
  • whoopee.
  • yell.
  • hip-hip.
  • hurray.
  • huzza.
  • rah-rah.
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Why do people say yea high?

It's said with a gesture indicating a specific height, and it means "this high."
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Why is yea or nay important?

Explanation: Yea indicates a yes vote. Nay indicates a no vote. Yay is an affirmative exclamation, and is also used concurrently with a hand gesture to indicate size.
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Why should we say yes to God?

When we say, “Yes,” to God, we say, “Yes,” to all that He is. We say, “Yes,” to becoming all that we can be for Him. We say, “Yes,” to being all that He created us to be-to live our purpose with Him beside us. God does not want us to be afraid, but to be joyful and to seek Him and His kingdom above all else.
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How do you know when God says no to a relationship?

Many of us enter into relationships because we feel so connected or in love with that person, but if the relationship directly violates God's word, that's a clear sign that that relationship is not one God approves. Feelings and emotions are fleeting they come and go but God's word stays the same; He does not change.
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What is a good Bible verse for love?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
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