Lexical Summary esti: is, it is, there is Original Word: ἐστι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance are, belong, call, come, consistThird person singular present indicative of eimi; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are -- are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. see GREEK eimi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthird pers. sing. pres. ind. of eimi, q.v. Topical Lexicon Existence and Identity When Scripture affirms realities such as “God is love” (1 John 4:8) or “God is light” (1 John 1:5), the verb ἐστι anchors immutable truths about the divine nature. These declarations do more than describe; they establish what is perpetually true. Foundational doctrines of God’s holiness, simplicity, and immutability rest upon such statements. Divine Self-Revelation The Septuagint’s use of ἐστι to translate existential clauses links the Old Testament revelation of “I AM” (Exodus 3:14) with New Testament worship. Revelation 1:4 praises the One “who is and was and is to come,” highlighting timeless self-existence. Thus, ἐστι undergirds the continuity of God’s self-disclosure across both covenants. Christological Assertions Key Gospel moments employ ἐστι to define Jesus’ identity: “This is My beloved Son” (Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5). Peter’s Pentecost sermon echoes the formula: “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). Each use leaves no ambiguity—Jesus is the promised Messiah and eternal Son. Apostolic Truth Claims Epistles rely on ἐστι for doctrinal cornerstones: These indicatives form the basis upon which practical exhortations stand (e.g., 1 Corinthians 6:19). Ecclesial Realities and Ethics Paul links corporate identity to ethical imperatives: “There is one body” (Ephesians 4:4) grounds unity; “You are that temple” (1 Corinthians 3:17) calls for holiness. By declaring what believers already are in Christ, ἐστι motivates how they ought to live. Bridge Between Covenants Rendering Hebrew existential ideas with ἐστι in the Septuagint prepared the soil for New Testament writers. Galatians 3:16 uses the verb to connect Abraham’s seed with Christ, weaving together promise and fulfillment, Israel and the nations. Historical and Confessional Echoes Early creeds mirror biblical “is” statements. The Nicene Creed—“We believe in one God…”—and Reformation catechisms (“God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal…”) rely on the same linguistic backbone, demonstrating the church’s confidence in Scripture’s declarative authority. Pastoral and Homiletical Use Preaching leverages ἐστι to impart assurance: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Counseling recalls positional truths: “Your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3), anchoring identity amid crisis. Doctrinal Implications Because ἐστι links subject and predicate without suggesting change, it supports doctrines such as divine immutability and the believer’s secure justification. Statements like “You are clean because of the word I have spoken to you” (John 15:3) are definitive, not aspirational. Practical Discipleship Memorizing ἐστι-based truths fortifies faith: “The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5) fosters gentleness; “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” (Galatians 5:22) shapes character. The verb affirms objective reality, inspiring obedient response. Summary Linguistically unassuming, ἐστι forms the theological backbone of biblical revelation. It secures God’s self-disclosure, defines Christ’s person, grounds doctrinal teaching, and assures believers of their standing. By its steady testimony, Scripture proclaims what eternally is, inviting faith, worship, and obedience. Forms and Transliterations εστιατορία εστιατορίαν εστιν ἐστιν ἐστίν ἐστὶν estin estín estìnLinks 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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