Biblica Analytica
G2089 Greek

ἔτι

eti

still

Lexicon Entry

Definition
still
Transliteration
eti
Strong's Number
G2089
Occurrences
95

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

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.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2089
Lemma
ἔτι
Transliteration
eti
Definition
still
Occurrences
95
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

95 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 5:13

“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.

Matthew 12:46

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.

Matthew 17:5

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.”

Matthew 18:16

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.

Matthew 19:20

The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”

Matthew 26:47

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.

Matthew 26:65

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.

Matthew 27:63

saying, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Mark 5:35

While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?”

Mark 5:35

While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?”

Mark 8:17

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?

Mark 12:6

Therefore still having one, his beloved son, he sent him last to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’

Mark 14:43

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.

Mark 14:63

The high priest tore his clothes, and said, “What further need have we of witnesses?

Luke 1:15

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.

Luke 8:49

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.”

Luke 9:42

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.

Luke 14:22

“The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’

Luke 14:26

“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.

Luke 14:32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace.

Luke 15:20

“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.

Luke 16:2

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.’

Luke 18:22

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.”

Luke 20:36

For they can’t die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.

Luke 22:37

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.”

Luke 22:47

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.

Luke 22:60

But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

Luke 22:71

They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”

Luke 24:6

He isn’t here, but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee,

Luke 24:41

While they still didn’t believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

Luke 24:44

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.”

John 4:35

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.

John 7:33

Then Jesus said, “I will be with you a little while longer, then I go to him who sent me.

John 11:30

Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him.

John 12:35

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.

John 13:33

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.

John 14:19

Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also.

John 16:12

“I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.

John 20:1

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.

Acts 2:26

Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope;

Acts 9:1

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

Acts 18:18

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.

Acts 21:28

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!”

Romans 3:7

For if the truth of God through my lie abounded to his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?

Romans 5:6

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:6

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:8

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 6:2

May it never be! We who died to sin, how could we live in it any longer?

Romans 9:19

You will say then to me, “Why does he still find fault? For who withstands his will?”