The meaning of “χρόνος”
Understanding chrónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while. - a space of time (in general, and th...
χρόνος
of uncertain derivation + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while. - a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from καιρός, which designates a fixed or special occasion - and from αἰών, which denotes a particular period) or interval - by extension, an individual opportunity - by implication, delay
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:16 | “Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.” Word: χρόνος (chrónos) | |
| John 12:35 | “Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.” Word: χρόνος (chrónos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:39 | “The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.” Word: χρόνος (chrónos) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:9 | “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,” Word: χρόνος (chrónos) | |
| 1 Peter 4:2 | “That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.” Word: χρόνος (chrónos) |