Word Study · Strong's G3568 · Greek
νῦν
nyn
noon
Strong's 1890 spelling: nŷn
“"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
Rendered in the KJV as
henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time).
- 145occurrencesin the New Testament
- 24 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 5inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 145 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 5
- νῦν131
- νῦν,7
- Νῦν3
- νῦν·3
- νῦν.1
How it is rendered · 16
- now91
- Now22
- present10
- now,7
- now on3
- now;2
- [it is] now;1
- At present1
- henceforth1
- just now1
- now —1
- now [the time]1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 1
- adverb145
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- ADV · 145
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The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- John28 of 145 · 19%
- Acts25 of 145 · 17%
- Luke14 of 145 · 10%
- Romans13 of 145 · 9%
- 2 Corinthians7 of 145 · 5%
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Matthew4 occurrences
- Matthew 24:21νῦνnunadverbFor at that time there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.here: now
- Matthew 26:65νῦνnunadverbAt this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.here: now
- Matthew 27:42νῦνnunadverb“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.here: now
- Matthew 27:43νῦνnunadverbHe trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”here: now
Mark3 occurrences
- Mark 10:30νῦνnunadverbwill fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.here: now
- Mark 13:19νῦνnunadverbFor those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.here: now —
- Mark 15:32νῦνnunadverbLet the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.here: now
Luke14 occurrences
- Luke 1:48νῦνnunadverbFor He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.here: henceforth
- Luke 2:29νῦνnunadverb“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.here: Now
- Luke 5:10νῦνnunadverband so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”here: now on
- Luke 6:21νῦν,nunadverbBlessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.here: now,
- Luke 6:21νῦν,nunadverbBlessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.here: now,
- Luke 6:25νῦν,nunadverbWoe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.here: now,
- Luke 6:25νῦν,nunadverbWoe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.here: now,
- Luke 11:39νῦνnunadverb“Now then,” said the Lord, “you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.here: Now
- Luke 12:52νῦνnunadverbFrom now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.here: now
- Luke 16:25νῦνnunadverbBut Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.here: Now
- Luke 19:42νῦνnunadverband said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.here: Now
- Luke 22:18νῦνnunadverbFor I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”here: now
- Luke 22:36νῦνnunadverb“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.here: now
- Luke 22:69νῦνnunadverbBut from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”here: now on
John28 occurrences
- John 2:8νῦνnunadverb“Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,here: now
- John 4:18νῦνnunadverbIn fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”here: now
- John 4:23νῦνnunadverbBut a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.here: now
- John 5:25νῦνnunadverbTruly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.here: now
- John 6:42νῦνnunadverbThey were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’”here: then
- John 8:40νῦνnunadverbBut now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.here: now
- John 8:52νῦνnunadverb“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.here: Now
- John 9:21νῦνnunadverbBut how he can now see or who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him. He is old enough to speak for himself.”here: presently
- John 9:41νῦνnunadverb“If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”here: since
- John 11:8νῦνnunadverb“Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?”here: just now
- John 11:22νῦνnunadverbBut even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.”here: now
- John 12:27ΝῦνnunadverbNow My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.here: Now
- John 12:31νῦνnunadverbNow judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.here: Now
- John 12:31νῦνnunadverbNow judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.here: now
- John 13:31νῦνnunadverbWhen Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.here: Now
- John 13:36νῦνnunadverb“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”here: now
- John 14:29νῦνnunadverbAnd now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.here: now
- John 15:22νῦνnunadverbIf I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.here: now
- John 15:24νῦνnunadverbIf I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.here: now
- John 16:5νῦνnunadverbNow, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’here: Now
- John 16:22νῦνnunadverbSo also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.here: now
- John 16:29νῦνnunadverbHis disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech.here: now
- John 16:30νῦνnunadverbNow we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”here: Now
- John 17:5νῦνnunadverbAnd now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed.here: now
- John 17:7νῦνnunadverbNow they know that everything You have given Me comes from You.here: Now
- John 17:13νῦνnunadverbBut now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.here: Now
- John 18:36νῦνnunadverbJesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”here: Now
- John 21:10νῦν.nunadverbJesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”here: now.
Acts25 occurrences
- Acts 3:17νῦν,nunadverbAnd now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.here: now,
- Acts 4:29νῦν,nunadverbAnd now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,here: now,
- Acts 5:38νῦνnunadverbSo in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.here: now
- Acts 7:4νῦνnunadverbSo Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.here: now
- Acts 7:34νῦνnunadverbI have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’here: now
- Acts 7:52νῦνnunadverbWhich of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—here: now
- Acts 10:5νῦνnunadverbNow send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.here: now
- Acts 10:33νῦνnunadverbSo I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”here: Now
- Acts 12:11νῦνnunadverbThen Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”here: Now
- Acts 13:11νῦνnunadverbNow look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.here: now
- Acts 13:31νῦνnunadverband for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.here: now
- Acts 15:10νῦνnunadverbNow then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?here: Now
- Acts 16:36νῦνnunadverbThe jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”here: Now
- Acts 16:37νῦνnunadverbBut Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!”here: now
- Acts 17:30νῦνnunadverbAlthough God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.here: now
- Acts 18:6νῦνnunadverbBut when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”here: now on
- Acts 20:22νῦνnunadverbAnd now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.here: now
- Acts 20:25νῦνnunadverbNow I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.here: now
- Acts 20:32νῦνnunadverbAnd now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.here: now
- Acts 22:16νῦνnunadverbAnd now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’here: now
- Acts 23:15νῦνnunadverbNow then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”here: Now
- Acts 23:21νῦνnunadverbDo not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”here: now
- Acts 24:25νῦνnunadverbAs Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”here: present
- Acts 26:6νῦνnunadverbAnd now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers,here: now
- Acts 27:22νῦνnunadverbBut now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.here: now
Romans13 occurrences
- Romans 3:26νῦνnunadverbHe did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.here: present
- Romans 5:9νῦνnunadverbTherefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!here: now
- Romans 5:11νῦνnunadverbNot only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.here: now
- Romans 6:19νῦνnunadverbI am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.here: now
- Romans 6:21νῦνnunadverbWhat fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.here: now
- Romans 8:1νῦνnunadverbTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.here: now
- Romans 8:18νῦνnunadverbI consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.here: present
- Romans 8:22νῦν·nunadverbWe know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.here: now;
- Romans 11:5νῦνnunadverbIn the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.here: present
- Romans 11:30νῦνnunadverbJust as you who formerly disobeyed God have now received mercy through their disobedience,here: now
- Romans 11:31νῦνnunadverbso they too have now disobeyed, in order that they too may now receive mercy through the mercy shown to you.here: now
- Romans 11:31νῦνnunadverbso they too have now disobeyed, in order that they too may now receive mercy through the mercy shown to you.here: now
- Romans 13:11νῦνnunadverbAnd do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.here: now
1 Corinthians6 occurrences
- 1 Corinthians 3:2νῦνnunadverbI gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready,here: now
- 1 Corinthians 5:11νῦνnunadverbBut now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.here: now
- 1 Corinthians 7:14νῦνnunadverbFor the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.here: now
- 1 Corinthians 12:20νῦνnunadverbAs it is, there are many parts, but one body.here: Now
- 1 Corinthians 14:6ΝῦνnunadverbNow, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?here: now
- 1 Corinthians 16:12νῦνnunadverbNow about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.here: now
2 Corinthians7 occurrences
- 2 Corinthians 5:16νῦνnunadverbSo from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.here: now
- 2 Corinthians 5:16νῦνnunadverbSo from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.here: now
- 2 Corinthians 6:2νῦνnunadverbFor He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!here: now
- 2 Corinthians 6:2νῦνnunadverbFor He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!here: now
- 2 Corinthians 7:9νῦνnunadverbAnd now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.here: Now
- 2 Corinthians 8:14νῦνnunadverbAt the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.here: present
- 2 Corinthians 13:2νῦνnunadverbI already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,here: now
Galatians6 occurrences
- Galatians 1:23νῦνnunadverbThey only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”here: now
- Galatians 2:20νῦνnunadverbI have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.here: now
- Galatians 3:3νῦνnunadverbAre you so foolish? After starting in the Spirit, are you now finishing in the flesh?here: now
- Galatians 4:9νῦνnunadverbBut now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?here: now
- Galatians 4:25νῦνnunadverbNow Hagar stands for Mount Sinai in Arabia and corresponds to the present-day Jerusalem, because she is in slavery with her children.here: present
- Galatians 4:29νῦν·nunadverbAt that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now.here: [it is] now;
Ephesians4 occurrences
- Ephesians 2:2νῦνnunadverbin which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.here: now
- Ephesians 3:5νῦνnunadverbwhich was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.here: now
- Ephesians 3:10νῦνnunadverbHis purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,here: now
- Ephesians 5:8νῦνnunadverbFor you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,here: now
Philippians5 occurrences
- Philippians 1:5νῦν·nunadverbbecause of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,here: now;
- Philippians 1:20νῦνnunadverbI eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.here: now
- Philippians 1:30νῦνnunadverbsince you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.here: now
- Philippians 2:12νῦνnunadverbTherefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.here: now
- Philippians 3:18νῦνnunadverbFor as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.here: now
Colossians2 occurrences
- Colossians 1:24ΝῦνnunadverbNow I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.here: Now
- Colossians 1:26νῦνnunadverbthe mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.here: now
1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
2 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 Timothy2 occurrences
- 1 Timothy 4:8νῦνnunadverbFor physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.here: present
- 1 Timothy 6:17νῦνnunadverbInstruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.here: present
2 Timothy2 occurrences
- 2 Timothy 1:10νῦνnunadverbAnd now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,here: now
- 2 Timothy 4:10νῦνnunadverbbecause Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.here: present
Hebrews5 occurrences
- Hebrews 2:8νῦνnunadverband placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.here: At present
- Hebrews 9:5νῦνnunadverbAbove the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.here: now [the time]
- Hebrews 9:24νῦνnunadverbFor Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.here: now
- Hebrews 11:16νῦνnunadverbInstead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.here: now
- Hebrews 12:26νῦνnunadverbAt that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”here: now
James3 occurrences
- James 4:13νῦνnunadverbCome now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.”here: now
- James 4:16νῦνnunadverbAs it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.here: Now
- James 5:1νῦνnunadverbCome now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.here: now
1 Peter5 occurrences
- 1 Peter 1:12νῦνnunadverbIt was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.here: now
- 1 Peter 2:10νῦνnunadverbOnce you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.here: now
- 1 Peter 2:10νῦνnunadverbOnce you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.here: now
- 1 Peter 2:25νῦνnunadverbFor “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.here: now
- 1 Peter 3:21νῦνnunadverbAnd this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,here: now
2 Peter2 occurrences
- 2 Peter 3:7νῦνnunadverbAnd by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.here: now
- 2 Peter 3:18νῦνnunadverbBut grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.here: now
1 John4 occurrences
- 1 John 2:18νῦνnunadverbChildren, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.here: now
- 1 John 2:28νῦν,nunadverbAnd now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.here: now,
- 1 John 3:2νῦνnunadverbBeloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.here: now
- 1 John 4:3νῦνnunadverband every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.here: now