Strong's Lexicon esmen: we are Original Word: ἐσμέν Word Origin: First person plural present indicative of the verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning "to be." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is אֲנַ֫חְנוּ (anakhnu), meaning "we" or "we are," though Hebrew verbs often imply the subject within the verb form itself. Usage: The Greek word "ἐσμέν" (esmen) is the first person plural form of the verb "to be," used to denote the state of being or existence of a group, typically translated as "we are" in English. It is used in the New Testament to express identity, relationship, or condition of a group of people, often in a theological or communal context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "being" was central to philosophical discussions about existence and identity. The verb "to be" (εἰμί) was foundational in expressing one's essence or state. In the Jewish context, the communal identity was significant, and the use of "we are" would resonate with the collective identity of the people of God. The New Testament writers, inspired by the Holy Spirit, used "ἐσμέν" to articulate the shared identity and unity of believers in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfirst pers. pl. pres. ind. of eimi, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance are, be, have our being, have hope. First person plural indicative of eimi; we are -- are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us. see GREEK eimi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ἐσθίειν — 6 Occ.ἐσθίετε — 6 Occ. ἐσθιέτω — 3 Occ. ἐσθίων — 11 Occ. ἐσθίωσιν — 2 Occ. ἐσθίοντα — 2 Occ. ἐσθίοντες — 4 Occ. ἐσθίοντι — 1 Occ. ἐσθιόντων — 4 Occ. ἐσθίουσιν — 8 Occ. ἐσόπτρῳ — 1 Occ. ἐσόπτρου — 1 Occ. ἑσπέρα — 1 Occ. ἑσπέραν — 1 Occ. ἑσπέρας — 1 Occ. Ἑσρώμ — 3 Occ. ἔσχατα — 4 Occ. ἐσχάταις — 3 Occ. ἐσχάτας — 1 Occ. ἐσχάτη — 11 Occ. |
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