Strong’s G1511

εἶναι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

einai

Pronunciation

AY-nai

Definition

to be, to exist

Meaning

am, was, come, is, there is, to be, was

Usage

The Greek verb "einai" is the infinitive form of "eimi," which is the fundamental verb for "to be" in Greek. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being. In the New Testament, "einai" often appears in contexts that discuss the nature of God, the identity of Jesus, and the state of believers in Christ.