The term "be" in the context of the Bible often signifies existence, presence, or a state of being. It is a fundamental verb that appears throughout Scripture, underscoring the nature of God, humanity, and creation. The word "be" is integral in understanding the essence and attributes of God, as well as the condition and calling of human beings.

Divine Existence and Attributes

In Exodus 3:14, God reveals Himself to Moses with the phrase, "I AM WHO I AM." This declaration, rooted in the Hebrew verb "hayah," which means "to be," emphasizes God's self-existence, eternal presence, and unchanging nature. The Berean Standard Bible translates this as, "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' And He said, 'This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.'" This profound statement highlights God's independent and self-sufficient existence, foundational to His identity as the Creator and Sustainer of all things.

Human Existence and Purpose

The concept of "being" also relates to humanity's creation in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This verse underscores the unique status of human beings, called to reflect God's character and to "be" in relationship with Him and with one another. The call to "be" holy, as God is holy (Leviticus 19:2), further emphasizes the moral and spiritual dimensions of human existence.

The Call to Be in Christ

In the New Testament, the call to "be" in Christ is central to the Christian life. Believers are exhorted to "be" transformed by the renewing of their minds (Romans 12:2) and to "be" conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29). The Berean Standard Bible captures this transformative process: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2). This transformation is a work of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to live out their identity in Christ.

The Eternal State of Being

The Bible also speaks of the eternal state of being for both the righteous and the wicked. In Matthew 25:46, Jesus describes the final judgment: "And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." The Berean Standard Bible reflects this dichotomy, emphasizing the eternal consequences of one's state of being in relation to God. For the righteous, eternal life signifies an everlasting state of communion with God, while for the wicked, eternal punishment denotes separation from His presence.

Conclusion

The verb "be" in the Bible is a profound expression of existence, identity, and purpose. It encapsulates the nature of God, the calling of humanity, and the eternal destinies that await. Through the lens of Scripture, "being" is not merely about existence but about living in accordance with God's will and reflecting His glory.1. (v. i.) To exist actually, or in the world of fact; to have existence.

2. (v. i.) To exist in a certain manner or relation, -- whether as a reality or as a product of thought; to exist as the subject of a certain predicate, that is, as having a certain attribute, or as belonging to a certain sort, or as identical with what is specified, -- a word or words for the predicate being annexed; as, to be happy; to be here; to be large, or strong; to be an animal; to be a hero; to be a nonentity; three and two are five; annihilation is the cessation of existence; that is the man.

3. (v. i.) To take place; to happen; as, the meeting was on Thursday.

4. (v. i.) To signify; to represent or symbolize; to answer to.

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2204. zeo -- to boil, be hot
... to boil, be hot. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zeo Phonetic Spelling:
(dzeh'-o) Short Definition: I burn in spirit Definition: (lit: I boil, am boiling ...
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3195. mello -- to be about to
... to be about to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mello Phonetic Spelling:
(mel'-lo) Short Definition: I am about to Definition: I intend, am about to; I ...
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5302. hustereo -- to come late, be behind, come short
... to come late, be behind, come short. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hustereo
Phonetic Spelling: (hoos-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am lacking, fall ...
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770. astheneo -- to be weak, feeble
... to be weak, feeble. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: astheneo Phonetic Spelling:
(as-then-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am weak, sick Definition: I am weak ...
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5198. hugiaino -- to be sound, healthy
... to be sound, healthy. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hugiaino Phonetic Spelling:
(hoog-ee-ah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I am well Definition: I am well ...
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2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power
... to be strong, have power. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ischuo Phonetic
Spelling: (is-khoo'-o) Short Definition: I am strong, able Definition: I have ...
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4993. sophroneo -- to be of sound mind, ie to be temperate
... to be of sound mind, ie to be temperate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
sophroneo Phonetic Spelling: (so-fron-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am sober-minded ...
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3525. nepho -- to be sober, to abstain from wine
... to be sober, to abstain from wine. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: nepho Phonetic
Spelling: (nay'-fo) Short Definition: I am calm, vigilant, sober ...
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606. apokeimai -- to be laid away, be laid up in store
... to be laid away, be laid up in store. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apokeimai
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ok'-i-mahee) Short Definition: I have been put away ...
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1736. endemeo -- to be in one's own country, to be at home
... to be in one's own country, to be at home. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
endemeo Phonetic Spelling: (en-day-meh'-o) Short Definition: I am at home ...
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3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... kabad or kabed. 3514 . to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome. Transliteration: kabad
or kabed Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-bad') Short Definition: honored. ...
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2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... chazaq. 2389 . to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen. Transliteration: chazaq
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-zak') Short Definition: strong. Word Origin a prim. ...
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5352. naqah -- to be empty or clean
... 5351, 5352. naqah. 5353 . to be empty or clean. Transliteration: naqah Phonetic
Spelling: (naw-kaw') Short Definition: unpunished. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3334. yatsar -- be distressed, be narrow, be straitened in straits ...
... yatsar. 3335 . be distressed, be narrow, be straitened in straits, be vexed.
Transliteration: yatsar Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-tsar') Short Definition: distressed ...
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7185. qashah -- to be hard, severe or fierce
... qashah. 7186 . to be hard, severe or fierce. Transliteration: qashah Phonetic
Spelling: (kaw-shaw') Short Definition: stiffened. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2470. chalah -- to be weak or sick
... 2469, 2470. chalah. 2470a . to be weak or sick. Transliteration: chalah
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-law') Short Definition: beseech. ...
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3190. yatab -- to be good, well, glad, or pleasing
... 3189, 3190. yatab. 3191 . to be good, well, glad, or pleasing. Transliteration:
yatab Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-tab') Short Definition: well. Word Origin a prim ...
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1809. dalal -- to hang, be low, languish
... 1808, 1809. dalal. 1810 . to hang, be low, languish. Transliteration: dalal
Phonetic Spelling: (daw-lal') Short Definition: low. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2734. charah -- to burn or be kindled with anger
... charah. 2735 . to burn or be kindled with anger. Transliteration: charah Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-raw') Short Definition: burned. Word Origin a prim. ...
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8252. shaqat -- to be quiet or undisturbed
... 8251, 8252. shaqat. 8253 . to be quiet or undisturbed. Transliteration: shaqat
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-kat') Short Definition: quiet. Word Origin a prim. ...
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On Care to Be Had for the Dead.
On Care to Be Had for the Dead. . On Care to Be Had for the Dead. St.
Augustine. Rev. H. Browne, MA Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Be Diligent
... II. PETER BE DILIGENT. 'Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such
things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/be diligent.htm

Be Thou Contented.
... Songs of the Cross and Consolation. BE THOU CONTENTED. Be thou contented! aye
relying On thy ... setteth never. Be thou contented! He lightens ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/be thou contented.htm

The Antichrist Will be a Jew
... The Person of the Antichrist I. The Antichrist Will Be a Jew. The Antichrist
will be a Jew, though his connections, his governmental ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/i the antichrist will be.htm

Be of Good Cheer.
... Be of Good Cheer. "BE of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid" (Matthew 14:27). "Let
not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God believe also in Me. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/be of good cheer.htm

The Boy who was to be Manager
... THE BOY WHO WAS TO BE MANAGER. A boy recently answered an ... "But," the boy
said, "why do I need to be a good penman? I'm going to be ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/the boy who was to.htm

Thy Will be Done.
... THY WILL BE DONE. THY WILL BE DONE. 6,6,6,6. "It is the Lord; let him do what seemeth
him good.""1:Sam.3:18. ... Oh! may Thy will be mine! Into Thy hand of love. ...
/.../borthwick/hymns from the land of luther/thy will be done.htm

'Thy Will be Done'
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII 'THY WILL BE DONE'. 'Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.'"Matthew 6:10. It makes all the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/thy will be done.htm

Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
... Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Thus far we have prayed that
God's name be honored by us, and that His kingdom prevail ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/thy will be done on.htm

Be for Thou Art'
... VOLUME I: PSALMS I to XLIX BE FOR THOU ART'. 'Be Thou to me a strong Rock ...
31:2, 3((RV). It sounds strange logic, 'Be ... for Thou art ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/be for thou art.htm

Be-eshterah (1 Occurrence)
Be-eshterah. Beeshterah, Be-eshterah. Beesh'terah . Multi-Version
Concordance Be-eshterah (1 Occurrence). Joshua 21:27 ...
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Be'lial (1 Occurrence)
Be'lial. Belial, Be'lial. Beliar . Multi-Version Concordance Be'lial (1 Occurrence).
2 Corinthians 6:15 What agreement has Christ with Belial? ...
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Be'on (1 Occurrence)
Be'on. Beon, Be'on. Beor . Multi-Version Concordance Be'on (1
Occurrence). Numbers 32:3 "Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer ...
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Be'hemoth (1 Occurrence)
Be'hemoth. Behemoth, Be'hemoth. Behind . Multi-Version Concordance
Be'hemoth (1 Occurrence). Job 40:15 "See now, behemoth ...
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Be-a'loth (1 Occurrence)
Be-a'loth. Bealoth, Be-a'loth. Beam . Multi-Version Concordance Be-a'loth
(1 Occurrence). Joshua 15:24 Ziph, Telem, Bealoth, (See RSV). ...
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Be'yes (1 Occurrence)
Be'yes. Bewrayeth, Be'yes. Beyond . Multi-Version Concordance
Be'yes (1 Occurrence). Matthew 5:37 But let your'Yes' be...
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Be-er'othite (2 Occurrences)
Be-er'othite. Beerothite, Be-er'othite. Beerothites . Multi-Version
Concordance Be-er'othite (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel ...
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Be-er'ah (1 Occurrence)
Be-er'ah. Beerah, Be-er'ah. Beerelim . Multi-Version Concordance
Be-er'ah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 5:6 Beerah his ...
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Be-e'ri (2 Occurrences)
Be-e'ri. Beeri, Be-e'ri. Beerlahairoi . Multi-Version Concordance
Be-e'ri (2 Occurrences). Genesis 26:34 When Esau was ...
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Be (66193 Occurrences)
... attribute, or as belonging to a certain sort, or as identical with what is specified, --
a word or words for the predicate being annexed; as, to be happy; to ...
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