The meaning of “ἀήρ”
Understanding aḗr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
air. - by analogy, to blow) - "air" (as naturally circumambient)
ἀήρ
air. - by analogy, to blow) - "air" (as naturally circumambient)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 22:23 | “And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,” Word: ἀήρ (aḗr) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:9 | “So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.” Word: ἀήρ (aḗr) | |
| Ephesians 2:2 | “Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:” Word: ἀήρ (aḗr) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:17 | “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Word: ἀήρ (aḗr) | |
| Revelation 16:17 | “And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.” Word: ἀήρ (aḗr) |