13 occurrences in 12 translations

'Surely' in the Bible

So I said {to myself}, "God will surely judge the righteous and the wicked, for he has appointed a time [of judgment] for every deed and every work."

Verse ConceptsJudgmentThe Nature Of The JudgementThe Right TimeGod Suing

I said to myself concerning the sons of men, “God has surely tested them in order for them to see that they are but beasts.”

Verse ConceptsGod Testing PeopleEverything Happening For A ReasonTestshumanityordermyself

Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless -- like chasing the wind.

Verse ConceptsVanityUseless EndeavourMotivationSuccess And Hard WorkCompetitionaccomplishmentsaccomplishmenthardworkstriving

There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Verse ConceptsVanityUseless Endeavour

Surely, he ate in darkness every day of his life, and he suffered greatly with sickness and anger.

Verse ConceptsSickness

Surely the king's authority is absolute; no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"

Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?AuthorityPowerThe Power Of Words

Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:

Verse ConceptsOne HundredLiving LongWork EthicEthics

For whoever is joined with all the living, there is hope; surely a live dog is better than a dead lion.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Preparation ForAnimals Fate After DeathLiving Things

Surely, no one knows his appointed time! Like fish that are caught in a deadly net, and like birds that are caught in a snare -- just like them, all people are ensnared at an unfortunate time that falls upon them suddenly.

Verse ConceptsDisastersThe Right TimeThe Insecurity Of The WickedWithheld KnowledgeSudden DestructionSudden EventsUnreadinessNot Knowing The FutureGod TrappingBad DaysHard TimesBirdsGod's TimingTragedyGods TimingFishGetting Through Hard Timessurprises

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

Verse ConceptsBabblersSnakebites

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
βέβαιος 
Bebaios 
Usage: 9

ἀληθῶς 
Alethos 
of a truth , indeed , surely , truly , very ,
Usage: 13

ἀσφαλής 
Asphales 
Usage: 5

ἀσφαλίζω 
Asphalizo 
Usage: 4

ἔγγυος 
Egguos 
Usage: 1

μήν 
men 
surely 9
Usage: 1

ναί 
Nai 
yea , even so , yes , truth , verily , surely
Usage: 24

πάντως 
Pantos 
by all means , altogether , surely , must needs , no doubt , in no wise , at all
Usage: 8

πιστός 
Pistos 
Usage: 51

πληροφορέω 
Plerophoreo 
Usage: 5

στερεός 
Stereos 
Usage: 4

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