The meaning of “εἰσί”
Understanding eisí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί agree, are, be, dure, X is, were. - they are
εἰσί
3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί agree, are, be, dure, X is, were. - they are
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:56 | “And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?” Word: εἰσί (eisí) | |
| John 10:12 | “But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.” Word: εἰσί (eisí) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:4 | “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” Word: εἰσί (eisí) | |
| Ephesians 5:16 | “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Word: εἰσί (eisí) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:6 | “For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,” Word: εἰσί (eisí) |