Strong's Lexicon este: you are Original Word: ἐστέ Word Origin: Second person plural present indicative of εἰμί (eimi), meaning "to be." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is "אַתֶּם" (atem), which also means "you are" in the plural form. Usage: The Greek verb "ἐστέ" is the second person plural form of the verb "to be," used to indicate the state of being or existence of the subject. It is commonly translated as "you are" in English. This form is used to address a group of people directly, affirming their current state or condition. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the verb "to be" was fundamental in both everyday communication and theological discourse. The use of "ἐστέ" in the New Testament often serves to affirm identity, status, or condition, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Understanding the verb's usage helps in grasping the relational and communal aspects of early Christian teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsecond pers. pl. pres. ind. of eimi, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be, have been, belong. Second person plural present indicative of eimi; ye are -- be, have been, belong. see GREEK eimi Forms and Transliterations εστε ἐστε esteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ἐσθίοντες — 4 Occ.ἐσθίοντι — 1 Occ. ἐσθιόντων — 4 Occ. ἐσθίουσιν — 8 Occ. Ἑσλὶ — 1 Occ. ἐσόπτρῳ — 1 Occ. ἐσόπτρου — 1 Occ. ἑσπέρα — 1 Occ. ἑσπέραν — 1 Occ. ἑσπέρας — 1 Occ. ἔσχατα — 4 Occ. ἐσχάταις — 3 Occ. ἐσχάτας — 1 Occ. ἐσχάτη — 11 Occ. ἐσχάτῳ — 2 Occ. ἐσχάτων — 3 Occ. ἔσχατοι — 9 Occ. ἔσχατον — 7 Occ. ἔσχατος — 7 Occ. ἐσχάτου — 5 Occ. |
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