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ἤτω G2277

G2277 is the Greek word ἤτω, transliterated ḗtō. The King James Version most often renders it be.

Word: ἤτωTransliteration: ḗtōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

let him (or it) be.

Where it comes from

third person singular imperative of G1510 (εἰμί).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

be 2×let 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: let … be.

Verses using ἤτω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 16:22 · KJV

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

James 5:12 · KJV

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2277 mean?

G2277 is the Greek word ἤτω (ḗtō), meaning let him (or it) be.

How is G2277 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it be (2 times), let (1 time).

How many times does G2277 appear in the Bible?

ἤτω (ḗtō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2277 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: third person singular imperative of G1510 (εἰμί).

Nearby entries

G2274 · ἡττάω — to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or…G2275 · ἥττημα — a deterioration, i.e. (objectively) failure…G2276 · ἥττον — worse (as noun); by implication, less (as adverb)G2278 · ἠχέω — to make a loud noise, i.e. reverberate G2279 · ἦχος — a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e…G2280 · Θαδδαῖος — Thaddæus, one of the Apostles

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