The meaning of “νῦν”
Understanding nŷn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle of present time henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). - "now" (as adverb of d...
νῦν
a primary particle of present time henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). - "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis) - also as noun or adjective present or immediate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:42 | “He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.” Word: νῦν (nŷn) | |
| Acts 16:37 | “But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.” Word: νῦν (nŷn) | |
| Galatians 4:9 | “But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?” Word: νῦν (nŷn) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:8 | “For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.” Word: νῦν (nŷn) | |
| Titus 2:12 | “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;” Word: νῦν (nŷn) |