Strong's Greek: 2076. ἐστί (esti) -- is, it is, there is

Strong's Lexicon

esti: is, it is, there is

Original Word: ἐστι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: esti
Pronunciation: es-tee
Phonetic Spelling: (es-tee')
Definition: is, it is, there is
Meaning: are, belong, call, come, consist

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb εἰμί (eimi), which means "to be" or "to exist."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is הָיָה (hayah), Strong's Hebrew 1961, which means "to be" or "to become."

Usage: The Greek verb "ἐστι" is the third person singular present indicative form of "εἰμί." It is a fundamental verb in the Greek language, used to denote existence, identity, or a state of being. In the New Testament, it frequently appears in statements of fact, declarations of truth, and descriptions of reality.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "ἐστι" is used to convey essential theological truths about God, Christ, and the nature of reality. The verb is foundational in Greek philosophy and language, often used to express the essence or nature of a subject. In the biblical context, it underscores the certainty and authority of divine revelation.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
third pers. sing. pres. ind. of eimi, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

are, belong, call, come, consist

Third person singular present indicative of eimi; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are -- are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.

see GREEK eimi

Forms and Transliterations

εστιατορία εστιατορίαν εστιν ἐστιν ἐστίν ἐστὶν estin estín estìn

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