◄ 3568. nun ►
Lexicon nun: now, at present, at this time Original Word: νῦν Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: nun Pronunciation: noon Phonetic Spelling: (noon) Definition: now, at present, at this time Meaning: adv. (a) of time: just now, even now; just at hand, immediately, (b) of logical connection: now then, (c) in commands and appeals: at this instant. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance henceforth, hereafter, now A primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate -- henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also tanun, nuni. see GREEK tanun see GREEK nuni HELPS Word-studies 3568 nýn (an adverb) – now, as the logical result of what precedes; now, in light of what has gone before. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. particle of pres. time Definition now, the present NASB Translation actually (1), just now (1), now (130), present (11), present case (1), since (1), this time (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3568: νῦν νῦν, and νυνί (which see in its place), adverb now, Latinnunc (the Sept. for עַתָּה; (from Homer down)); 1. adverb of Time, now, i. e. at the present time; a. so used that by the thing which is now said to be or to be done the present time is opposed to past time: John 4:18; John 9:21; Acts 16:37; Acts 23:21; Romans 13:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:6; 2 Corinthians 7:9; 2 Corinthians 13:2; Philippians 1:30; Philippians 2:12; Philippians 3:18; Colossians 1:24, etc.; frequently it denotes a somewhat extended portion of present time as opposed to a former state of things: Luke 16:25; Acts 7:4; Galatians 1:23; Galatians 3:3; specifically, the time since certain persons received the Christian religion, Romans 5:9, 11; Romans 6:19, 21; Romans 8:1; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 4:29; 1 Peter 2:10, 25; or the time since man has had the blessing of the gospel, as opposed to past times, equivalent to in our times, our age: Acts 7:52; Romans 16:26; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Ephesians 3:5, 10; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Peter 1:12; 1 Peter 3:21,(cf. Epistle ad Diogn. 1 [ET]). b. opposed to future time: John 12:21; John 13:36 (opposed to ὕστερον); ; Romans 11:31; 1 Corinthians 16:12; νῦν καί εἰς πάντας τούς αἰῶνας, Jude 1:25; used to distinguish this present age, preceding Christ's return, from the age which follows that return: Luke 6:21, 25; Ephesians 2:2; Hebrews 2:8; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 2:28; with ἐν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ added, Mark 10:30. c. Sometimes νῦν with the present is used of what will occur forthwith or soon, Luke 2:29; John 12:31; John 16:5; John 17:13; Acts 26:17. with a preterite, of what has just been done, Matthew 26:65; John 21:10; or very lately (but now, just now, hyperbolically, equivalent to a short time ago), νῦν ἐζήτουν σε λιθάσαι οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι, John 11:8; cf. Kypke at the passage; Vig. ed. Herm., p. 425f with a future, of those future things which are thought of as already begun to be done, John 12:31; or of those which will be done instantly, Acts 13:11 (here others supply ἐστι; Winers Grammar, § 64, 2 a.); or soon, Acts 20:22 (here πορεύομαι merely has inherent future force; cf. Buttmann, § 137, 10 a.). d. with the imperative it often marks the proper or fit time for doing a thing: Matthew 27:42; Mark 15:32; John 2:8. Hence, it serves to point an exhortation in ἄγε νῦν, come now: James 4:13; James 5:1 (where it is more correctly written ἄγε νῦν, cf. Passow, ii., p. 372). e. with other particles, by which the contrast in time is marked more precisely: καί νῦν, even now (now also), John 11:22; Philippians 1:20; and now, John 17:5; Acts 7:34 (cf. 2 below); (Winer's Grammar, § 43, 3 a.); ; ἀλλά νῦν, Luke 22:36; ἀλλά καί νῦν, but even now, John 11:22 (T Tr text WH omit; L Tr marginal reading brackets ἀλλά); ἔτι νῦν, 1 Corinthians 3:2(3) (L WH brackets ἔτι); νῦν δέ (see νυνί below) but now, John 16:5; John 17:13; Hebrews 2:8; τότε ... νῦν δέ, Galatians 4:9; Romans 6:21f (here νυνί δέ); Hebrews 12:26; πότε ... νῦν δέ, Romans 11:30 (WH marginal reading νυνί); Ephesians 5:8; 1 Peter 2:10; νῦν ἤδη, now already, 1 John 4:3. νῦν οὖν, now therefore, Acts 10:33; Acts 15:10; Acts 16:36; Acts 23:15 (Genesis 27:8, 43; Genesis 31:13, 30; Genesis 45:8; 1 Macc. 10:71). τό νῦν ἔχον, see ἔχω, II. b. f. with the article; α. with neuter accusative absolutely of the article, τά νῦν, as respects the present; at present, now (in which sense it is written also τανῦν (so Grab. always, Rec. twice; classic editions often τανῦν; cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 111; Chandler, Accent, § 826)): Acts 4:29; Acts 17:30; Acts 20:32; Acts 27:22 (2 Macc. 15:8; often in classical Greek; also τό νῦν, 1 Macc. 7:35 1 Macc. 9:9; cf. Krüger, § 50, 5, 13; Bernhardy (1829), p. 328; Alexander Buttmann (1873) Gram. § 125, 8 Anm. 8 (5)); the things that now are, the present things, Judith 9:5; the accusative absolute, as respects the things now taking place, equivalent to as respects the case in hand, Acts 5:38. β. ὁ, ἡ, τό νῦν, the present, joined to substantives: as ὁ νῦν αἰών, 1 Timothy 6:17; 2 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:12; καιρός, Romans 3:26; Romans 8:18; Romans 11:5; (2 Corinthians 8:14 (13)); νῦν ἱεροσαλημ, Galatians 4:25; οἱ νῦν οὐρανοί, 2 Peter 3:7; μου τῆς πρός ὑμᾶς νῦν (or νυνί) ἀπολογίας, Acts 22:1. γ. τό νῦν with prepositions: ἀπό τοῦ νῦν (the Sept. for מֵעַתָּה)' from this time onward (A. V. from henceforth), Luke 1:48; Luke 5:10; Luke 12:52; Luke 22:69; Acts 18:6; 2 Corinthians 5:16; ἄχρι τοῦ νῦν, Romans 8:22; Philippians 1:5; ἕως τοῦ νῦν (the Sept. for עַתָּה עַד), Matthew 24:21; Mark 13:19. 2. Like our now and the Latinnunc, it stands in a conclusion or sequence; "as things now are, as the matter now stands; under these circumstances; in the present state of affairs; since these things are so; as it is": Luke 11:39 (νῦν i. e. since ye are intent on observing the requirements of tradition; (but others take νῦν here of time — a covert allusion to a former and better state of things)); Colossians 1:24 (others, of time; cf. Meyer, Lightfoot, Ellicott at the passage); καί νῦν, 1 John 2:28; 2 John 1:5; καί νῦν δεῦρο, Acts 7:34. νῦν δέ (and νυνί δέ see, νυνί, but note; now however; but as it is; (often in classical Greek; cf. Vig. edition, Herm., p. 426; Matthiae, ii., p. 1434f; Kühner, § 498, 2 (or Jelf, § 719, 2)): 1 Corinthians 7:14; James 4:16, and R G in Hebrews 9:26; especially after a conditional statement with εἰ and the indicative preterite, Luke 19:42; John 8:40; John 9:41; John 15:22, 24; John 18:36; 1 Corinthians 12:20; (cf. Buttmann, § 151, 26). In Revelation νῦν does not occur. (Synonym: see ἄρτι.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primary particle of present time. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek νῦν is often paralleled by the Hebrew word עַתָּה (attah, Strong's Hebrew 6258), which also means "now" or "at this time." This Hebrew term is used similarly in the Old Testament to denote present circumstances or to introduce a significant moment in the narrative. Usage: The term νῦν appears frequently in the New Testament, emphasizing the immediacy or current relevance of an action, event, or state. It is often used to highlight a transition or a significant change in the narrative or argument. Context: The adverb νῦν is a significant term in the New Testament, appearing in various contexts to underscore the present reality or urgency of a situation. It is used in theological, eschatological, and practical contexts to draw attention to the current implications of God's actions or human responses. In theological discourse, νῦν often marks the fulfillment of divine promises or the inauguration of a new covenantal reality. For instance, in Romans 8:1, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," νῦν emphasizes the present state of believers who are justified by faith. Eschatologically, νῦν can denote the present age in contrast to the age to come, as seen in passages discussing the "already but not yet" tension of the Kingdom of God. In 1 Corinthians 13:12, Paul writes, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face," contrasting the present partial understanding with future complete knowledge. Practically, νῦν is used to call believers to immediate action or reflection. In James 4:13, "Come now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city,'" νῦν serves as a rhetorical device to challenge presumptuous planning without acknowledging God's sovereignty. Overall, νῦν is a versatile term that serves to anchor theological truths, ethical exhortations, and eschatological expectations in the present moment, urging readers to recognize and respond to the immediacy of God's work and call. Forms and Transliterations νυν νῦν νυνί νυνὶ nun nuni nyn nŷn nyni nynì Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:21 Adv GRK: ἕως τοῦ νῦν οὐδ' οὐ NAS: of the world until now, nor ever KJV: to this time, no, INT: until now no never Matthew 26:65 Adv GRK: μαρτύρων ἴδε νῦν ἠκούσατε τὴν NAS: Behold, you have now heard KJV: behold, now ye have heard INT: of witnesses Behold now you have heard the Matthew 27:42 Adv GRK: ἐστιν καταβάτω νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ NAS: of Israel; let Him now come down KJV: of Israel, let him now come down from INT: he is let him descend now from the Matthew 27:43 Adv GRK: θεόν ῥυσάσθω νῦν εἰ θέλει NAS: RESCUE [Him] now, IF KJV: him now, if INT: God let him deliver now if he wants Mark 10:30 Adv GRK: λάβῃ ἑκατονταπλασίονα νῦν ἐν τῷ NAS: a hundred times as much now in the present KJV: an hundredfold now in INT: shall take a hundredfold now in the Mark 13:19 Adv GRK: ἕως τοῦ νῦν καὶ οὐ NAS: created until now, and never will. KJV: unto this time, neither INT: until now and never Mark 15:32 Adv GRK: Ἰσραὴλ καταβάτω νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ NAS: of Israel, now come down KJV: of Israel descend now from the cross, INT: of Israel let him descend now from the Luke 1:48 Adv GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν μακαριοῦσίν με NAS: For behold, from this time on all KJV: from henceforth all INT: from henceforth will count blessed me Luke 2:29 Adv GRK: Νῦν ἀπολύεις τὸν NAS: Now Lord, You are releasing KJV: Lord, now lettest thou thy INT: Now you let depart the Luke 5:10 Adv GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀνθρώπους ἔσῃ NAS: Do not fear, from now on you will be catching KJV: not; from henceforth thou shalt catch INT: from now on men you will be Luke 6:21 Adv GRK: οἱ πεινῶντες νῦν ὅτι χορτασθήσεσθε NAS: [are] you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. KJV: [are ye] that hunger now: for INT: [you] who hunger now for you will be filled Luke 6:21 Adv GRK: οἱ κλαίοντες νῦν ὅτι γελάσετε NAS: [are] you who weep now, for you shall laugh. KJV: [are ye] that weep now: for INT: [you] who weep now for you will laugh Luke 6:25 Adv GRK: οἱ ἐμπεπλησμένοι νῦν ὅτι πεινάσετε NAS: to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry. KJV: that laugh now! for INT: who having been filled now for you will hunger Luke 6:25 Adv GRK: οἱ γελῶντες νῦν ὅτι πενθήσετε NAS: [to you] who laugh now, for you shall mourn INT: who laugh now for you will mourn Luke 11:39 Adv GRK: πρὸς αὐτόν Νῦν ὑμεῖς οἱ NAS: said to him, Now you Pharisees KJV: unto him, Now do ye INT: to him Now you Luke 12:52 Adv GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν πέντε ἐν NAS: for from now on five [members] in one KJV: from henceforth there shall be INT: from now five in Luke 16:25 Adv GRK: τὰ κακά νῦν δὲ ὧδε NAS: bad things; but now he is being comforted KJV: but now he is comforted, INT: the [things] evil now however here Luke 19:42 Adv GRK: πρὸς εἰρήνην νῦν δὲ ἐκρύβη NAS: you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden KJV: peace! but now they are hid from INT: for peace now moreover they are hid Luke 22:18 Adv GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ NAS: of the vine from now on until INT: from now of the Luke 22:36 Adv GRK: αὐτοῖς Ἀλλὰ νῦν ὁ ἔχων NAS: And He said to them, But now, whoever KJV: But now, he that hath INT: to them however now the [one] who has Luke 22:69 Adv GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν δὲ ἔσται NAS: But from now on THE SON OF MAN KJV: Hereafter shall the Son INT: from now on also will be John 2:8 Adv GRK: αὐτοῖς Ἀντλήσατε νῦν καὶ φέρετε NAS: to them, Draw [some] out now and take KJV: unto them, Draw out now, and bear INT: to them Draw out now and carry John 4:18 Adv GRK: ἔσχες καὶ νῦν ὃν ἔχεις NAS: and the one whom you now have KJV: he whom thou now hast is INT: you have had and now he whom you have John 4:23 Adv GRK: ὥρα καὶ νῦν ἐστίν ὅτε NAS: is coming, and now is, when KJV: cometh, and now is, when INT: an hour and now is when John 5:25 Adv GRK: ὥρα καὶ νῦν ἐστὶν ὅτε NAS: is coming and now is, when KJV: is coming, and now is, when INT: an hour and now is when Strong's Greek 3568 147 Occurrences νῦν — 147 Occ.