yea

Everyday

1. Yea is an old word for «yes». tree →
2. Yea can also mean «indeed» or «even», adding emphasis to what is said. tree →

In the lessons

in old tales and poems, a way of agreeing or of stressing a point; «yea» is said in place of «yes» to sound solemn

Examples

• "Yea, I will go with you." tree →
• "The king said yea, and the gate opened." tree →
• "He was poor, yea, very poor." tree →
• "Hear me, yea, hear me well." tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It is an old word for "yes" or "indeed", used to add emphasis. In the primary lessons: in old tales and poems, a way of agreeing or of stressing a point; «yea» is said in place of «yes» to sound solemn

Examples

• Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; yea, for that they dealt proudly against them.' (Torah EXO.18.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• And he said unto the woman: 'Yea, hath God said: Ye shall not eat of any tree of the garden?' (Torah GEN.3.1, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Israel dwelleth in safety, the fountain of Jacob alone, in a land of corn and wine; yea, his heavens drop down dew. (Torah DEU.33.28, JPS 1917) tree →
• Yea, very few, and sojourners in it, (Writings PSA.105.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• Yea, behold, being planted, shall it prosper? (Prophets EZK.17.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• Yea, the LORD will dwell therein for ever. (Writings PSA.68.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

Early Modern English

Meaning

Yes; or even, indeed. tree →

Then and now

Today it is an old word for "yes" and is rarely used; "yea" can also mean "indeed", as in the Torah sentence.

Examples

• Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; yea, for that they dealt proudly against them.' (Torah EXO.18.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• Such was my wish, yea such When hardly three feet high, I longed for much. (Andersen's Fairy Tales) tree →
• And he said unto the woman: 'Yea, hath God said: Ye shall not eat of any tree of the garden?' (Torah GEN.3.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: yes; indeed.