ἐνίστημι

enistēmiVerbG1764

be present

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant

Full Lexicon Entry

to place in; in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and in mid., intrans.; (a) to be at hand, impend, threaten: (b) to be present: (but see Thayer, ); pf. ptcp., present: ; pl.
LXX Usage: 4 A (עֶמְדָּה),; 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
2 Thessalonians
1
2 Timothy
1
Galatians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:22
  • 1 Corinthians 7:26
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:2
  • 2 Timothy 3:1
  • Galatians 1:4

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