Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὅ ἐστι”
Understanding hó esti reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
called, which is (make), that is (to say).
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὅ ἐστι
Phoneticho es-tee'
Transliterationhó esti
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
called, which is (make), that is (to say).
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 12:42 | “And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.” Word: ὅ ἐστι (hó esti) | |
| Colossians 1:24 | “Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:” Word: ὅ ἐστι (hó esti) | |
| Hebrews 7:2 | “To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;” Word: ὅ ἐστι (hó esti) |