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
ReferenceText
Matthew 13:52

Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Romans 5:14

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

Philippians 1:28

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

2 Timothy 2:17

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;

2 Peter 1:17

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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?