The meaning of “αἰών”
Understanding aiṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). - properly...
αἰών
age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). - properly, an age - by extension, perpetuity (also past) - by implication, the world - specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:40 | “As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.” Word: αἰών (aiṓn) | |
| Acts 15:18 | “Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.” Word: αἰών (aiṓn) | |
| Galatians 1:5 | “To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Word: αἰών (aiṓn) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:17 | “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;” Word: αἰών (aiṓn) | |
| 1 Peter 4:11 | “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” Word: αἰών (aiṓn) |