Strong's Lexicon apeimi: To be away, to be absent Original Word: ἀπείμι Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπὸ (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and εἰμί (eimi, meaning "to be"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of absence is also present in Hebrew, though there is no direct equivalent to ἀπείμι. Related ideas can be found in words like עָזַב (azab, Strong's H5800), meaning "to leave" or "forsake," and רָחַק (rahaq, Strong's H7368), meaning "to be far" or "to be distant." Usage: The Greek verb ἀπείμι (apeimi) is used to denote the state of being absent or away from a particular place or situation. It is often used in contexts where physical absence is noted, but it can also imply a lack of presence in a more abstract sense, such as being absent in spirit or attention. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, physical presence was often necessary for participation in civic, religious, and familial duties. Being absent could imply neglect of responsibilities or a lack of involvement in communal life. The concept of presence and absence was significant in both social and religious contexts, where physical presence often equated to engagement and commitment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and eimi Definition to be away, i.e. to be absent NASB Translation absent (5), am absent (1), remain absent (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 548: ἄπειμι (1)ἄπειμι (1); (εἰμί to be); (from Homer down); to be away, be absent: 1 Corinthians 5:3; 2 Corinthians 10:1, 11; 2 Corinthians 13:2, 10; Colossians 2:5; Philippians 1:27; (in all cases except Colossians, the passage cited opposed to πάρειμι). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be absent. From apo and eimi; to be away -- be absent. Compare apeimi. see GREEK apo see GREEK eimi see GREEK apeimi Forms and Transliterations απειμι άπειμι ἄπειμι απέσται απιόντος αποντες απόντες ἀπόντες απων απών ἀπὼν apeimi ápeimi apon apōn apṑn apontes apóntesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 5:3 V-PP-NMSGRK: μὲν γάρ ἀπὼν τῷ σώματι NAS: though absent in body KJV: verily, as absent in body, but INT: indeed though being absent in body 2 Corinthians 10:1 V-PP-NMS 2 Corinthians 10:11 V-PP-NMP 2 Corinthians 13:2 V-PP-NMS 2 Corinthians 13:10 V-PP-NMS Philippians 1:27 V-PP-NMS Colossians 2:5 V-PI-1S Strong's Greek 548 |