Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2077

Strong's G2077 · Greek

ἔστω

éstō

Number
G2077
Language
Greek
Original word
ἔστω
Transliteration
éstō
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

be thou; also , third person of the same; let them be

KJV: be

Root / derivation: second person singular present imperative of G1510 (εἰμί);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔστω across 16 verses.

be11×
Let5×
it4×
so1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew4 verses
Luke1 verse
Acts5 verses
Acts 1:20

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.

Acts 2:14

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Acts 4:10

Be 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 13:38

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Acts 28:28

Be 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
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2077 (éstō) mean?

be thou; also , third person of the same; let them be

How many times does G2077 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2077 (ἔστω) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “be.”

How is éstō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2077 is rendered as “be” (11×), “Let” (5×), “it” (4×), “so” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἔστω come from?

second person singular present imperative of G1510 (εἰμί);