Word Study
The meaning of “ἐστί”
Understanding estí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
G2076
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐστί
Phonetices-tee'
Transliterationestí
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
third person singular present indicative of εἰμί 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. - he (she or it) is - also (with neuter plural) they are
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
815 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
815x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew114
Mark67
Luke99
John148
Acts66
Romans35
1 Corinthians64
2 Corinthians13
Galatians14
Ephesians21
Philippians5
Colossians17
1 Thessalonians2
2 Thessalonians5
1 Timothy12
2 Timothy6
Titus3
Hebrews11
James16
1 Peter6
2 Peter5
1 John56
2 John2
3 John2
Revelation26
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἐστί' deepen your understanding of Matthew 13:52?