Greek noun (masculine) · G165
αἰών
aionahee-ohn'
in cl., like Lat. aevum (LS, MM; οἱ αἰ.; the present age
121 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: aiṓn
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G165is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 22 of 27New Testament books
- 10spellings
- 3meanings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G165
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
The King James renders it: age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end).
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
aion is rendered "in cl., like Lat. aevum (LS, MM; οἱ αἰ.; the present age". It stands 121 times in the Greek text, across twenty-two books.
- Twenty-six of the uses stand in Revelation, more than in any other book.
- The lexicon lists three meanings for it, beginning with "in cl., like Lat. aevum (LS, MM".
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 12:32Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
- The Greek text spells it ten different ways.
The first use
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
Matthew 12:32αἰῶνι
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in twenty-two of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
The word carries three meanings: in cl., like Lat. aevum (LS, MM, and οἱ αἰ., and the present age.
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
| Meaning | Tagged as | Where |
|---|---|---|
| in cl., like Lat. aevum (LS, MM | Tagged as
| WhereIsaiah 45:17But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation… |
| οἱ αἰ.the worlds | Tagged as
| Where1 Timothy 1:17Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God… |
| the present age | Tagged aslisted under the table | WhereMatthew 12:32Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven… |
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
| Word | Written | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| αἰώνιος | aionios | eternal | Uses68 |
All 121, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
10 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- αἰῶνας29
- αἰῶνα25
- αἰώνων24
- αἰῶνος23
- αἰῶνι8
- αἰῶνα.¶6
- αἰώνων.¶3
- αἰῶνός1
- αἰῶνος;¶1
- αἰῶσιν1
The grammar of each form
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine singular31N-ASM
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine plural29N-APM
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine plural27N-GPM
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singular25N-GSM
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singular8N-DSM
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural1N-DPM
Matthew
eight uses
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
- αἰῶνόςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous,
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
- αἰῶνος;¶aionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Mark
four uses
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
will 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.
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Then He said to the tree, “May no one ever eat of your fruit again.” And His disciples heard this statement.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Luke
seven uses
and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”
- αἰῶνα.¶aionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
John
thirteen uses
But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
- αἰῶνα.¶aionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
- αἰῶνα.¶aionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
“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.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
“Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.”
- αἰῶνα.¶aionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Acts
two uses
Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
that have been known for ages.’
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: eternity’
Romans
four uses
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
1 Corinthians
eight uses
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
2 Corinthians
three uses
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Galatians
three uses
who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Ephesians
seven uses
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
in 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.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
- αἰῶσινaiosinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Philippians
two uses
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Colossians
one use
the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
1 Timothy
four uses
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Instruct 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.
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
2 Timothy
three uses
because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Titus
one use
It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
- αἰῶνιaioninoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: age
Hebrews
fifteen uses
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age —
where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
- αἰῶνα.¶aionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
1 Peter
four uses
but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
2 Peter
one use
But 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.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: of eternity
1 John
one use
The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
- αἰῶνα.¶aionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
2 John
one use
because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
Jude
three uses
They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
- αἰῶναaionanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: age
to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
- αἰῶνοςaionosnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: age
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Revelation
twenty-six uses
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne who lives forever and ever,
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay!
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνων.¶aiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: of ages
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.”
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνωνaiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνων.¶aiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
- αἰῶναςaionasnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
- αἰώνων.¶aiononnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: ages
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How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.