◄ 104. aei ►
Strong's Lexicon aei: Always, ever, perpetually Original Word: ἀεί Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aei Pronunciation: ah-AY Phonetic Spelling: (ah-eye') Definition: Always, ever, perpetually Meaning: always, unceasingly, perpetually; on every occasion. Word Origin: Derived from a primary particle of continued duration Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aei," the concept of perpetuity and eternity is often expressed in Hebrew with words like עוֹלָם (olam, Strong's H5769), which means "forever" or "eternal." Usage: The Greek adverb "aei" is used to denote something that is continuous or perpetual in nature. It conveys the idea of an unending or constant state, often used in contexts that emphasize the eternal or unchanging nature of a subject. In the New Testament, "aei" is employed to describe actions, states, or conditions that are ongoing or everlasting. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of eternity and perpetuity was significant in both philosophical and religious contexts. The Greeks often contemplated the nature of time and existence, with philosophers like Plato discussing the eternal forms. In the Jewish context, the idea of God's eternal nature and His everlasting covenant with His people was a central theme. The use of "aei" in the New Testament reflects these cultural understandings, emphasizing the eternal truths and promises of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition ever, unceasingly NASB Translation always (6), constantly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 104: ἀεί ἀεί (see αἰών, adverb (from Homer down), always; 1. perpetually, incessantly: Acts 7:51; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Titus 1:12; Hebrews 3:10. 2. invariably, at any and every time when according to the circumstances something is or ought to be done again: Mark 15:8 (T WH omit) (at every feast); 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Peter 1:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance always, ever. From an obsolete primary noun (apparently meaning continued duration); "ever,"by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly; --always, ever. Forms and Transliterations αει αεί ἀεὶ αενάων αένναος αεργός αεργού αεργών aei aeì Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 7:51 Adv GRK: ὠσίν ὑμεῖς ἀεὶ τῷ πνεύματι NAS: and ears are always resisting KJV: ye do always resist the Holy INT: ears you always the Spirit 2 Corinthians 4:11 Adv GRK: ἀεὶ γὰρ ἡμεῖς NAS: For we who live are constantly being delivered over KJV: live are alway delivered unto INT: always indeed we 2 Corinthians 6:10 Adv GRK: ὡς λυπούμενοι ἀεὶ δὲ χαίροντες NAS: yet always rejoicing, KJV: sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as INT: as sorrowful always moreover rejoicing Titus 1:12 Adv GRK: προφήτης Κρῆτες ἀεὶ ψεῦσται κακὰ NAS: said, Cretans are always liars, evil KJV: The Cretians [are] alway liars, INT: a prophet Cretans always [are] liars evil Hebrews 3:10 Adv GRK: καὶ εἶπον Ἀεὶ πλανῶνται τῇ NAS: AND SAID, 'THEY ALWAYS GO ASTRAY KJV: They do alway err INT: and said Always they err 1 Peter 3:15 Adv GRK: ὑμῶν ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν NAS: in your hearts, always [being] ready KJV: [be] ready always to INT: of you and ready [be] always for a defense 2 Peter 1:12 Adv GRK: Διὸ μελλήσω ἀεὶ ὑμᾶς ὑπομιμνήσκειν NAS: Therefore, I will always be ready KJV: to put you always in remembrance of INT: Therefore I remind always you to put in remembrance Strong's Greek 104 7 Occurrences ἀεὶ — 7 Occ.