ἐστέ
esté
G2075
SILEX Entry
Definition
Second person plural present indicative active form of the verb 'to be'; you (all) are. Used to denote existence, presence, identity, state, condition, belonging, or relation to a group or characteristic.
Semantic Range
you are (plural), you exist, you belong, you are present, you possess a status, identity or characteristic, you are found in a certain state
Root / Etymology
Formed from the root εἰμ- (themi-/esmi- in earlier Greek), with the personal ending -τε indicating second person plural. Cognate with other Indo-European forms of the verb 'to be'.
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἐστέ is the regular Koine Greek form for 'you are' (plural), functioning as the present indicative active of εἰμί. This form is used in a wide range of linguistic and pragmatic contexts, including simple declarations ('you are'), statements of identity or affiliation, descriptions of state or characteristic, distinctions from others, and as a linking verb with predicates. In Koine and the New Testament, it is often used in direct address, such as Jesus addressing his disciples ('You are the salt of the earth'), or in broader community contexts. It serves both literal (you exist/are present) and figurative (you belong to, you represent) uses, depending on the sentence structure. English translations typically render this form as 'you are,' but nuance and emphasis can shift according to context. Historically, the form derives from Classical Greek, retaining continuous use into the Hellenistic and Roman periods. ἐστέ should not be confused with forms like ἐσμέν ('we are') or ἐστί(ν) ('he/she/it is'), nor with existential or idiomatic expressions where εἰμί conveys 'exists' or 'there is.' The form is regular in papyri and documentary sources from the period.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
second person plural present indicative of εἰμί; ye are:--be, have been, belong.
Word Forms
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