Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἔστω”

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

Definition

second person singular present imperative of εἰμί be. - be thou - also , third person of the same - let them be

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἔστω

Phonetices'-to

Transliterationéstō

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G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

second person singular present imperative of εἰμί be. - be thou - also , third person of the same - let them be

Scripture References

16 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 20:26	“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;” Word: ἔστω (éstō)
Luke 12:35	“Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;” Word: ἔστω (éstō)
Acts 4:10	“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.” Word: ἔστω (éstō)
2 Corinthians 12:16	“But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.” Word: ἔστω (éstō)
Galatians 1:9	“As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.” Word: ἔστω (éstō)