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Strong's G1764 ἐνίστημι (enistemi)

Enistemi means “come” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1764 — dochan (“millet”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1764
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 11

Strong's G1764 Quick Answer

Strong's G1764 ἐνίστημι (enistemi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. enistemi (en-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to place on hand 2. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant It has 18 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include come, present, and hand. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
enistemi (en-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to place on hand 2. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
come, present, and hand

Meaning and Definition

enistemi (en-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to place on hand 2. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant [from G1722 and G2476] KJV: come, be at hand, present Root(s): G1722, G2476

Original Word
ἐνίστημι
Transliteration
enistemi
Derivation
Root: ἵστημι R1: 1722 R2: 2476
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1764. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be present

Usage: ἐν-ίστημι [in LXX: 4Ki.13:6 A (עֶמְדָּה), 3Ki.12:24, 1Es.5:47 Est.9:6, Est.3:13, 1; 4Ma.9.1-32 * ;] to place in; in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and in mid., intrans.; __(a) to be at hand, impend, threaten: 2Ti.3:1; __(b) to be present: 2Th.2:2 (but see Thayer, see word); pf. ptcp., present: 1Co.7:26, Gal.1:4, Heb.9:9; pl., Rom.8:38, 1Co.3:22 (Cremer, 3O9).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1764 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render enistemi, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G1764 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 11 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1764 (ἐνίστημι) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1764 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1764 in the New Testament

7 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 8:38 KJV

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

1 Corinthians 3:22 KJV

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's;

1 Corinthians 7:26 KJV

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

Strong's G1764 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

11 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 5:46 Septuagint / Brenton

And so dwelt the priests and the Levites and the people in Jerusalem, and in the country, the singers also and the porters; and all Israel in their villages.

1 Esdras 9:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the multitude sat in the broad court of the temple, trembling because of the present foul weather.

1 Maccabees 8:24 Septuagint / Brenton

If there come first any war upon the Romans or any of their confederates throughout all their dominion,

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1764.

Romans 8:38 New Testament, KJV
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
1 Corinthians 3:22 New Testament, KJV
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's;
1 Corinthians 7:26 New Testament, KJV
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
Galatians 1:4 New Testament, KJV
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
2 Thessalonians 2:2 New Testament, KJV
That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
2 Timothy 3:1 New Testament, KJV
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
Hebrews 9:9 New Testament, KJV
Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
1 Esdras 5:46 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And so dwelt the priests and the Levites and the people in Jerusalem, and in the country, the singers also and the porters; and all Israel in their villages.
1 Esdras 9:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the multitude sat in the broad court of the temple, trembling because of the present foul weather.
1 Maccabees 8:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If there come first any war upon the Romans or any of their confederates throughout all their dominion,
1 Maccabees 12:44 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Unto Jonathan also he said, Why hast thou put all this people to so great trouble, seeing there is no war between us?
2 Maccabees 3:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the man was so compassed with fear and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that looked upon him, what sorrow he had now in his heart.
2 Maccabees 4:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Of these matters therefore there was an accusation laid against Menelaus.
2 Maccabees 6:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and whoso would not conform themselves to the manners of the Gentiles should be put to death. Then might a man have seen the present misery.
2 Maccabees 12:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The men of Joppa also did such an ungodly deed: they prayed the Jews that dwelt among them to go with their wives and children into the boats which they had prepared, as though they had meant them no hurt.
3 Maccabees 1:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when the priests fell down in their sacred vestments imploring the Greatest God to come and help in time of need, and to avert the violence of the fierce aggressor, and when they filled the temple with lamentations and tears,
3 Maccabees 3:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.
4 Maccabees 2:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A man, therefore, who regulates his course by the law, even if he be a lover of money, straightaway puts force upon his own disposition; lending to the needy without interest, and canceling the debt of the incoming Sabbath.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1764, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1764 FAQ

What does enistemi (ἐνίστημι) mean?

Enistemi (Strong's G1764) is a Greek word most simply glossed "come". enistemi (en-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to place on hand 2. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant

How many times is enistemi (ἐνίστημι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G1764 across 11 books.

Where can I study enistemi (ἐνίστημι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1764 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate enistemi (ἐνίστημι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as come, present, and hand. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1764 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 11 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1764, with linked reader references where each row is available.