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John 8:53

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εἰμί is the first person singular verb for “to be” (εἶναι [the infinitive form] = “to be”).

It an irregular verb, and, like English, changes significantly between person and tense. For example εἰμί is the word for am and ἦν is the word for was, e.g.
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The definite article
πατρὸς ἡμῶν Ἀβραάμ, ὅστις ἀπέθανεν; καὶplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigκαί

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Meaning

* And * Also * Both * Even * Too * So

Is a conjunction that connects single words or terms or sentences. IT is most frequently translated as “and”
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The definite article
προφῆται ἀπέθανον· τίνα σεαυτὸν ποιεῖς;plugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigποιέω

Meaning:

* To do * To make

This verb - to do or make - is used in connection with a large range of activities including creation, covenant formation, obedience, miracles, sin and worship.

Verb forms

Present tense Person Greek Form
ESV
Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?“
NIV
Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?“
NLT
Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?“
KJV
Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?

John 8:52 ← John 8:53 → John 8:54

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