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εἰμί

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
εἰμί
Greek transliteration: 
eimi
Simplified transliteration: 
eimi
Principal Parts: 
(ἤμην), ἔσομαι, -, -, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1488
GK Number: 
1639
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2462
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-6b
Gloss: 
to be, exist, be present
Definition: 
to be, to exist, Jn. 1:1; 17:5; Mt. 6:30; Lk. 4:25, freq.; ἐστι(ν), it is possible, proper, Heb. 9:5; a simple linking verb (copula) to the subject and predicate, and therefore in itself affecting the force of the sentence only by its tense, mood, etc., Jn. 1:1; 15:1, freq.; it also forms a frequent circumlocution with the participles of the present and perfect of other verbs, Mt. 19:22; Mk. 2:6

Greek-English Concordance for εἰμί

2 Timothy 1:6 For which reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) in you through the laying on of my hands,
2 Timothy 1:12 for which reason even I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have trusted and I am fully convinced that he (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) is (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) able to guard my deposit until that day.
2 Timothy 1:15 You know this, that all those in Asia have deserted me, among whom are (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) Phygelus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 2:2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful men, who will (esontai | ἔσονται | fut mid ind 3 pl) also be (esontai | ἔσονται | fut mid ind 3 pl) able to teach others.
2 Timothy 2:17 and their talk will spread like gangrene, among whom are (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) Hymenaeus and Philetus,
2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands firm, having this seal, “The Lord knew those who were (ontas | ὄντας | pres act ptcp acc pl masc) his,” and, “Let everyone naming the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”
2 Timothy 2:20 And in a large house there (estin | ἔστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) are (estin | ἔστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, that is, some for honor and others for dishonor.
2 Timothy 2:21 If, therefore, someone cleanses himself from these things, that person will be (estai | ἔσται | fut mid ind 3 sg) a vessel for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good work.
2 Timothy 2:24 But it is necessary that a servant of the Lord not be quarrelsome but be (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) gentle to all, skilled in teaching, patient even in the midst of evil,
2 Timothy 3:2 for the people will be (esontai | ἔσονται | fut mid ind 3 pl) lovers of self, lovers of money, braggarts, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,
2 Timothy 3:6 For some of these are (eisin | εἰσιν | pres act ind 3 pl) creeping into the homes and capturing weak women who have been burdened with sins, being led astray by various passions,
2 Timothy 3:9 But they will not progress very far; for their folly will (estai | ἔσται | fut mid ind 3 sg) be (estai | ἔσται | fut mid ind 3 sg) very clear to all, as also was the folly of those men.
2 Timothy 3:17 so that the man of God may (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) be (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) proficient, fully equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 4:3 For a time will come (estai | ἔσται | fut mid ind 3 sg) when they will not put up with healthy teaching, but in accordance with their own lust they will heap up teachers for themselves, having itching ears,
2 Timothy 4:11 Luke alone is (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is (estin | ἔστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) useful to me for ministry.
Titus 1:6 if anyone is (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) above reproach, a man of one woman, having believing children, not open to the charge of debauchery or being rebellious.
Titus 1:7 For it is necessary for an overseer to (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) be (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) above reproach as a steward of God, not arrogant, not quick-tempered, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain,
Titus 1:9 holding fast to the trustworthy word that is in accordance with the teaching, so that he (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) might (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) be (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) able both to exhort with healthy doctrine and to rebuke those who oppose it.
Titus 1:10 For there are (eisin | εἰσίν | pres act ind 3 pl) many rebellious people, senseless babblers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision.
Titus 1:13 This testimony is (estin | ἐστίν | pres act ind 3 sg) true, for which reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may be healthy in the faith,
Titus 1:16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny him, being (ontes | ὄντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc) abominable and disobedient and worthless for any good work.
Titus 2:2 Older men should (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) be (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) clear-minded, dignified, self-controlled, healthy in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
Titus 2:4 and so encourage the younger women to love their husbands and children,
Titus 2:9 Urge slaves to be subject to their own masters in all things, to (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) be (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) pleasing, not talking back,
Titus 3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) be (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) ready for any good work,
Titus 3:2 to blaspheme no one, to (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) be (einai | εἶναι | pres act inf ) peaceable, gracious, showing complete gentleness toward all people.
Titus 3:3 For once we ourselves also were (ēmen | ἦμεν | imperf act ind 1 pl) foolish, disobedient, being led astray, being enslaved by desires and various pleasures, living a life of evil and envy, detestable, hating one another.
Titus 3:8 Trustworthy is the saying, and I want you to insist emphatically on these things so that those who have believed in God might be intent on devoting themselves to good works. These are (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) good and profitable for people.
Titus 3:9 But shun foolish speculations and genealogies and strife and quarrels about the law, for they are (eisin | εἰσίν | pres act ind 3 pl) harmful and useless.
Titus 3:11 knowing that such a person has been warped and is sinning, being (ōn | ὤν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) self-condemned.
Titus 3:14 And let our people learn to be devoted to good deeds, specifically the urgent needs, lest they be (ōsin | ὦσιν | pres act subj 3 pl) fruitless.
Philemon 1:9 yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you — I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus —
Philemon 1:12 I am sending him back to you, that is (estin | ἔστιν | pres act ind 3 sg), the one who is my own heart.
Philemon 1:14 but I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your helpfulness might (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) not be (ē | ᾖ | pres act subj 3 sg) by compulsion but by your own free will.
Hebrews 1:3 This Son is (ōn | ὤν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his nature, and although sustaining all there is by the word of his power, yet made purification for sins, and then sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 1:5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “My Son are (ei | εἶ | pres act ind 2 sg) you! Today I have fathered you”? Or again, “I will be (esomai | ἔσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) to him a father, and he shall be (estai | ἔσται | fut mid ind 3 sg) to me a son”?
Hebrews 1:10 And, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are (eisin | εἰσιν | pres act ind 3 pl) the works of your hands.
Hebrews 1:12 like a robe you will fold them up, like a garment they will also be changed. But you are (ei | εἶ | pres act ind 2 sg) the same, and your years will never end.”
Hebrews 1:14 Are (eisin | εἰσίν | pres act ind 3 pl) they (eisin | εἰσίν | pres act ind 3 pl) not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Hebrews 2:6 But someone has testified somewhere, “What is (estin | ἐστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) man that you take thought for him, or the son of man, that you care for him?
Hebrews 2:13 And again, “I will (esomai | ἔσομαι | fut mid ind 1 sg) put my trust in him.” And again, “Here I am and the children whom God has given me.”
Hebrews 2:14 Therefore since the children share in blood and flesh, he himself also, in the same way, shared the same things so that by his death he might destroy the one who holds the power of death (that is (estin | ἔστιν | pres act ind 3 sg), the devil),
Hebrews 2:15 and liberate those who throughout life were (ēsan | ἦσαν | imperf act ind 3 pl) held in slavery by their fear of death.
Hebrews 3:2 was (onta | ὄντα | pres act ptcp acc sg masc) faithful to the one who appointed him in all his house, as Moses also was.
Hebrews 3:6 but Christ is faithful as the Son, presiding over God’s household, and we are (esmen | ἐσμεν | pres act ind 1 pl) his household if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
Hebrews 3:12 Be careful, brothers, lest there be (estai | ἔσται | fut mid ind 3 sg) in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.
Hebrews 4:2 For we (esmen | ἐσμεν | pres act ind 1 pl) also had (esmen | ἐσμεν | pres act ind 1 pl) good news proclaimed to us just as they did; but the word they heard did not benefit those who were not united with those who listened in faith
Hebrews 4:13 And nothing in creation is (estin | ἔστιν | pres act ind 3 sg) hidden from God’s sight, but everything is uncovered and exposed to the eyes of the one to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 5:5 So also Christ did not exalt himself to become high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are (ei | εἶ | pres act ind 2 sg) my Son, today I have become your Father”;
Hebrews 5:8 Although he was (ōn | ὤν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered.

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