Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1498

Strong's G1498 · Greek

εἰμί

eien · /i'-ane/

Number
G1498
Language
Greek
Original word
εἰμί
Transliteration
eien
Pronunciation
i'-ane
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

optative (i.e. English subjunctive) present of 1510 (including the other person); might (could, would, or should) be:--mean, + perish, should be, was, were.

KJV: mean, + perish, should be, was, were

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἰμί across 10 verses.

be4×
meant2×
might1×
perish1×
was1×
were1×
wert1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke7 verses
John1 verse
Acts1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1498 (eien) mean?

optative (i.e. English subjunctive) present of 1510 (including the other person); might (could, would, or should) be:--mean, + perish, should be, was, were.

How many times does G1498 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1498 (εἰμί) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “be.”

How is eien translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1498 is rendered as “be” (4×), “meant” (2×), “might” (1×), “perish” (1×), among other words.