Strong's G2077 · Greek
εἰμί
esto · /es'-to/
Definition
second person singular present imperative of 1510; be thou; also estosan es'-to-san, third person of the same let them be:--be.
KJV: be
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἰμί across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Matthew 18:17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Matthew 20:26But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
Matthew 20:27And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Acts5 verses
For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. bishoprick: or, office, or, charge
Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
Acts 4:10Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Acts 13:38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Acts 28:28Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
James1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2077 (esto) mean?
second person singular present imperative of 1510; be thou; also estosan es'-to-san, third person of the same let them be:--be.
How many times does G2077 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2077 (εἰμί) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “be.”
How is esto translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2077 is rendered as “be” (11×), “let” (5×), “it” (4×), “so” (1×).