The meaning of “ἴσθι”
Understanding ísthi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
second person imperative present of εἰμί + agree, be, X give thyself wholly to. - be thou
ἴσθι
second person imperative present of εἰμί + agree, be, X give thyself wholly to. - be thou
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:13 | “And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.” Word: ἴσθι (ísthi) | |
| Matthew 5:25 | “Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.” Word: ἴσθι (ísthi) | |
| Mark 5:34 | “And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.” Word: ἴσθι (ísthi) | |
| Luke 19:17 | “And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.” Word: ἴσθι (ísthi) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:15 | “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” Word: ἴσθι (ísthi) |