◄ 2468. isthi ►
Strong's Lexicon isthi: Be Original Word: ἴσθι Part of Speech: Verb (Imperative) Transliteration: isthi Pronunciation: EES-thee Phonetic Spelling: (is'-thee) Definition: Be Meaning: agree, give thyself wholly to Word Origin: Derived from the root verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning "to be." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is הָיָה (hayah), Strong's Hebrew #1961, which also means "to be" or "to become." This verb is foundational in the Hebrew language, appearing in key theological contexts such as God's self-revelation in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM." Usage: The Greek word ἴσθι is the second person singular present imperative form of the verb εἰμί, which means "to be." As an imperative, it is a command or exhortation directed towards an individual, instructing them to "be" in a certain state or condition. This form is used to convey a sense of ongoing or continuous action, urging the listener to maintain a particular state of being. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek language and culture, the imperative form was a common way to issue commands or instructions. The use of ἴσθι in the New Testament reflects the authoritative tone of the speaker, often Jesus or an apostle, who is instructing followers on how to live or act in accordance with God's will. The concept of "being" in a certain state was significant in both Greek and Jewish thought, emphasizing the importance of one's character and actions aligning with divine principles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin imper. of eimi, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance agree, give thyself wholly to. Second person imperative present of eimi; be thou -- + agree, be, X give thyself wholly to. see GREEK eimi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ἱππεῖς — 2 Occ. ἱππικοῦ — 1 Occ. ἵππων — 7 Occ. ἵπποις — 2 Occ. ἵππος — 5 Occ. ἵππου — 2 Occ. ἵππους — 1 Occ. ἶρις — 2 Occ. Ἰσαάκ — 20 Occ. ἰσάγγελοι — 1 Occ. Ἰσκαριώτην — 1 Occ. Ἰσκαριώτης — 4 Occ. Ἰσκαριώθ — 3 Occ. Ἰσκαριώτου — 3 Occ. ἴσα — 3 Occ. ἴσαι — 1 Occ. ἴση — 1 Occ. ἴσην — 1 Occ. ἴσον — 1 Occ. ἴσους — 1 Occ.