the meaning of the verb 'be'

[ironfst]

Hello, Everyone.
Look at the Youtube video clip above.
That is a comment on the verb 'be' made by a well-known Korean English instructor.

The point this teacher is making is that when he asked them whether they distinguished the meanings of the verb 'be',
native English speakers often didn't consciously recognize the difference.
In Korean, the verb 'be' is typically translated as '이다(to be) or '있다(to exist)'.
In my opinion, as dictionaries state, 'be' has various meanings.

For example, in the sentences 'God is.' and 'God is love.', I believe the verb 'be' carries different meanings.
What do you think?
Do native English speakers make a distinction between the meanings of 'be' in these two sentences?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ironfst]

How can I attach a YouTube link on this site?

 

[emsr2d2]

How can I attach a YouTube link on this site?

Try pasting just the URL instead of attaching the video as media.

 

[jutfrank]

I believe the verb 'be' carries different meanings.
What do you think?

Yes, you can call them different meanings.

Do native English speakers make a distinction between the meanings of 'be' in these two sentences?

The vast majority of people have very little conscious understanding of the semantics of their language. Knowledge of language is unconscious, especially for one's first language. The kind of people who do make a conscious distinction between the different uses of the verb 'be' include linguists, philosophers, logicians, and English teachers.

 

[Skrej]

You've linked the video, but it says it's unavailable (at least for me).

 

[Rover_KE]

And for me.