The meaning of “ἄπειμι”
Understanding ápeimi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be absent. - to be away
ἄπειμι
be absent. - to be away
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 5:3 | “For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,” Word: ἄπειμι (ápeimi) | |
| 2 Corinthians 13:2 | “I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:” Word: ἄπειμι (ápeimi) | |
| Philippians 1:27 | “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” Word: ἄπειμι (ápeimi) | |
| Colossians 2:5 | “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.” Word: ἄπειμι (ápeimi) |