be present
Pareimi marks someone or something as being on hand, whether with people, before God, or at the time in view.
The attested use marks personal presence with others or before someone, and it also describes something as on hand in the stated situation, such as a truth, qualities, a time, or a future appearance.
Senses in use
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Being on hand in a setting or relationship · dominant
Present active forms place people together in a concrete setting: in Acts 10:33 the speakers are before God to hear what has been commanded, while in John 11:28 the teacher is present and calls Mary. The same contrast frames absence and personal attendance in 1 Corinthians 5:3 and 2 Corinthians 13:10; in Galatians 4:20 the infinitive expresses the wish to be with the recipients.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB often uses “present,” but also expresses the setting through phrases such as “with you,” “here,” or “have come.” Its varying English wording confirms the verse contexts rather than assigning a separate rendering to every form.