The meaning of “ἐσμέν”
Understanding esmén reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
first person plural indicative of εἰμί are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us. - we...
ἐσμέν
first person plural indicative of εἰμί are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us. - we are
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:9 | “And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.” Word: ἐσμέν (esmén) | |
| John 10:30 | “I and my Father are one.” Word: ἐσμέν (esmén) | |
| Romans 8:16 | “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:” Word: ἐσμέν (esmén) | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:17 | “For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. ” Word: ἐσμέν (esmén) | |
| Ephesians 4:25 | “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.” Word: ἐσμέν (esmén) |