Lexicon einai: to be, to exist Original Word: εἶναι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance am, was, come, is, there is, to be, was. Present infinitive from eimi; to exist -- am, was. Come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was. see GREEK eimi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpres. inf. of eimi, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The word εἶναι is the present infinitive form of the verb εἰμί (eimi), which means "to be."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek verb εἶναι corresponds to several Hebrew verbs that convey the concept of being or existence, such as: Usage: In the New Testament, εἶναι is used in various contexts to denote existence, presence, or identity. It often appears in expressions of being or becoming, and it is frequently used in theological discussions about the nature of God, Christ, and spiritual realities. Context: The Greek infinitive εἶναι is a fundamental verb in the New Testament, appearing in numerous passages to convey the concept of existence or being. It is a key term in theological discourse, particularly in the Gospel of John, where it is used to describe the divine nature of Christ. For example, in John 1:1, the phrase "In the beginning was the Word" (Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ Λόγος) uses the verb εἰμί to assert the pre-existence and eternal nature of Christ. Similarly, in Philippians 2:6, εἶναι is used in the phrase "being in very nature God" to describe Christ's divine status. Forms and Transliterations ειναι ἐιναι ιν einaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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