The meaning of “ὤν”
Understanding ṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
present participle of εἰμί be, come, have. - being
ὤν
present participle of εἰμί be, come, have. - being
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:11 | “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Word: ὤν (ṓn) | |
| Acts 17:16 | “Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.” Word: ὤν (ṓn) | |
| Galatians 4:8 | “Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.” Word: ὤν (ṓn) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:8 | “But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.” Word: ὤν (ṓn) | |
| Titus 3:11 | “Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.” Word: ὤν (ṓn) |