ἔτι
eti (G2089)
still
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The Greek word ἔτι (eti) is a term that conveys the idea of "still" or "yet." It is06 most commonly used to express a sense of continuation or persistence, often in contrast to a previous action or state. In the 95 instances where ἔτι appears in the Bible, it typically serves to indicate that something is ongoing or still applicable. The range of usage for ἔτι is quite broad, encompassing various contexts such as temporal relationships, comparisons, and emphasis. For example, it may be used to indicate that a previous action has not yet been completed, or that a condition still applies. In some cases, ἔτι is used to add emphasis or to highlight a particular point. The significance of ἔτι lies in its ability to convey a sense of continuity and persistence, which is an important aspect of many biblical themes, such as the enduring nature of God's promises and the ongoing struggle between good and evil. By understanding the meaning and usage of ἔτι, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for the nuances of biblical language and the ways in which it conveys complex ideas and themes.
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“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.
While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”
While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.
saying, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise again.’
While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?”
Jesus, perceiving it, said to them, “Why do you reason that it’s because you have no bread? Don’t you perceive yet, neither understand? Is your heart still hardened?
Therefore still having one, his beloved son, he sent him last to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.
The high priest tore his clothes, and said, “What further need have we of witnesses?
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house came, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t trouble the Teacher.”
While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
“The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’
“If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple.
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace.
“He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
He called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’
When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
For they can’t die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me has an end.”
While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”
He isn’t here, but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee,
While they still didn’t believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
He said to them, “This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled.”
Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest?’ Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already.
Then Jesus said, “I will be with you a little while longer, then I go to him who sent me.
Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him.
Jesus therefore said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn’t overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn’t know where he is going.
Little children, I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me, and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you can’t come,’ so now I tell you.
Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also.
“I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.
Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went early, while it was still dark, to the tomb, and saw the stone taken away from the tomb.
Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope;
But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.
crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!”
For if the truth of God through my lie abounded to his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?
But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
May it never be! We who died to sin, how could we live in it any longer?
You will say then to me, “Why does he still find fault? For who withstands his will?”
I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you weren’t yet ready. Indeed, you aren’t ready even now,
for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, aren’t you fleshly, and don’t you walk in the ways of men?
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