Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2077

Strong's G2077 · Greek

εἰμί

esto · /es'-to/

Number
G2077
Language
Greek
Original word
εἰμί
Transliteration
esto
Pronunciation
es'-to
KJV occurrences
16 verses

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.

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. bishoprick: or, office, or, charge

Acts 2:14

But 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 4:10

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

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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×).