Greek Word Study

The meaning of “εἶ”

Understanding eî reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

second person singular present of εἰμί art, be. - thou art

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εἶ

Phonetici

Transliterationeî

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second person singular present of εἰμί art, be. - thou art

Scripture References

87 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 16:17	“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar–jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” Word: εἶ (eî)
Luke 19:21	“For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.” Word: εἶ (eî)
Acts 22:8	“And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.” Word: εἶ (eî)
Galatians 4:7	“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.” Word: εἶ (eî)
James 4:12	“There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?” Word: εἶ (eî)