Εἰμί
I am
Translated by David Whitehead19 Aug 2005Vetting: high7 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] I exist.1
This does not have a future [sense];2 but ofei)=mi , [meaning] I proceed, the plurals and the duals [are written] with an iota: i)/men , i)/te .3
Homer [writes]: "for I am going to the limits of the fruitful earth to see [Ocean et al.]"4
Ajax says: "but I am going to the bathing-places and the coastal meadows, so that when I have purified my stains I can escape the heavy wrath of the goddess".5
This does not have a future [sense];2 but of
Homer [writes]: "for I am going to the limits of the fruitful earth to see [Ocean et al.]"4
Ajax says: "but I am going to the bathing-places and the coastal meadows, so that when I have purified my stains I can escape the heavy wrath of the goddess".5