ἔνειμι
éneimi
G1751 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To be in, to be present within, to exist or be found in a particular state or place. The verb ἔνειμι expresses the sense of being contained in or associated intrinsically with something, indicating actual presence, existence, or occurrence within a given context.
Semantic Range
to be in, to be present in, to dwell in, to exist within, to be included in, to be inherent in
Root / Etymology
Formed from the preposition ἐν ('in, within') and the verb εἰμί ('to be'), hence 'to be in.' The formation is analogous to other prefixed forms combining a preposition and εἰμί, e.g., πάρειμι (to be present, literally 'to be beside').
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἔνειμι is an uncommon compound verb in Koine Greek, found mostly in philosophical or formal registers rather than in ordinary discourse. Its occurrences are largely restricted to certain participial forms (especially the neuter plural participle, ἔνεστι, ἔνεστί(ν)). The verb emphasizes the presence or existence of something within a context, sometimes expressing what is 'included' or inherent in a particular situation. In post-classical Greek, the compound verb is used in a wide array of sources, including philosophical, legal, and scientific texts, with the idea of something being contained, present, or found in a conceptual space. In the Septuagint and NT, ἔνειμι appears rarely, and most occurrences are in idiomatic expressions similar to 'there exists in' or 'is found in.' English translations often render it abstractly ('there is,' 'exists'), but this can obscure the nuance of inclusive or internal presence.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἔννομος and εἰμί; to be within (neuter participle plural):--such things as … have. See also ἔνι.
Root Family
ἔνειμι (eneimi) — to be, to exist, to be present within
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1751-01 |
ἐνόντα | enonta | V PRS ACT PTCP ACC N PL |
things that are within | things being within | things inside | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1751-01 |
Luke 11:41 | ἐνόντα | enonta | V PRS ACT PTCP ACC N PL |
things that are within | things being within | things inside |