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Understanding ἐστίν and ἦν in New Testament Greek

Posted on January 7, 2025 by New Testament Greek

The verbs ἐστίν (estin) and ἦν (ēn) are forms of the Greek verb εἰμί, meaning “to be.” These forms are crucial in understanding the structure and meaning of many New Testament passages. While ἐστίν is the present tense, ἦν is … Continue reading →

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