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Name of God’s Son

ἨΝ, ἠν

ĒN, ēn

Sounds Like: HAYN

Translations: was, he was, she was, it was

From the root: ΕἸΜΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is the imperfect indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes a continuous or ongoing state or action in the past. It can be translated as 'was', 'he was', 'she was', or 'it was', depending on the subject implied by the context. It is often used to set the scene or describe background information in a narrative.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice, 3rd Person Singular

Strong’s number: G2258 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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