Greek · G166, G2222 · unreviewed

αἰώνιος

Perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well) · life (literally or figuratively)

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αἰώνιος G166 perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)

Pronunciation aiṓnios

Eternal quality without end; applied to punishment, life, and God's attributes in eschatological contexts.

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ζωή G2222 life (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciation zōḗ

Eternal divine life of grace and glory, distinct from mere biological existence or earthly duration

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What does αἰώνιος (aiṓnios) mean in the Bible?

αἰώνιος · ζωή is a Greek word meaning "perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)". :--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began). Defines the saving blessing received through faith. This term runs through the canonical themes of Faith.

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Meaning

perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)

Extended definition

Denotes duration without temporal limits, applicable to past, present, or future ages equally

:--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).

Why This Word Matters

Defines the saving blessing received through faith. Acts 13:42-52

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine John 12:50 · John 17:3 · Rom 6:23 · 1 John 5:20 4×

Nominative · Plural · Neuter 2 Cor 4:18 1×

Nominative · Singular · Neuter 1 Tim 6:16 1×

Genitive · Singular · Feminine Mark 16:8 · John 6:68 · Acts 13:46 · 1 Tim 6:12 · 2 Tim 2:10 · Titus 1:2 · Titus 3:7 · Heb 5:9 · Heb 9:15 · Heb 13:20 10×

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Mark 3:29 · Heb 6:2 · Heb 9:14 · Jude 1:7 4×

Genitive · Plural · Masculine 2 Tim 1:9 · Titus 1:2 2×

Accusative · Singular · Feminine Matt 19:16 · Matt 19:29 · Matt 25:46 · Mark 10:17 · Mark 10:30 · Luke 10:25 · Luke 18:18 · Luke 18:30 · John 3:15 · John 3:16 · John 3:36 · John 4:14 · John 4:36 · John 5:24 · John 5:39 · John 6:27 40×

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 18:8 · Matt 25:41 · 2 Cor 4:17 · Rev 14:6 4×

Accusative · Singular · Masculine 2 Thess 1:9 · Phlm 1:15 2×

Accusative · Plural · Feminine Luke 16:9 1×

Canonical Themes

Faith

Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

New Testament Witnesses

Acts 13:42-52 Eternal Life aiṓnios · zōḗ Genitive · Singular · Feminine

Life belonging to the age to come.

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 11 — Jerusalem Recognizes God’s Grace to the Gentiles Acts 13 — The Spirit Sends the Mission and the Word Turns to the Gentiles Acts 17 — The Gospel Reasoned from Scripture and Proclaimed to the Nations Acts 5 — Holy Fear, Bold Witness, and Joyful Suffering Galatians 6 — Boasting Only in the Cross: Spirit-Shaped Community and New Creation John 1 — The Word Made Flesh, Witnessed, and Followed John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 11 — The Resurrection and the Life, the Raising of Lazarus, and the Plot to Kill Jesus John 12 — The Anointed King, the Lifted-Up Son of Man, and the Hour of Glory John 14 — The Way, the Truth, and the Life, the Father Revealed in the Son, and the Promise of the Spirit John 17 — The Son’s High Priestly Prayer: Glory, Preservation, Sanctification, Unity, Mission, and Love John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel John 3 — New Birth, Lifted-Up Son, and the Love of God for the World John 4 — Living Water, True Worship, and the Savior of the World John 5 — The Son Who Gives Life, Judges, and Is Witnessed by the Father John 6 — The Bread of Life, the Words of Eternal Life, and the Crisis of True Discipleship John 8 — The Light of the World, True Freedom, and the I AM Before Abraham Luke 10 — The Kingdom Mission Expanded, Mercy Defined, and the Better Portion Chosen Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 18 — Persistent Faith, Humble Mercy, and the King on the Road to Jerusalem Mark 10 — The Way of the Servant King: Marriage, Children, Wealth, Cross, Ransom, and Sight Mark 3 — The Servant-King Confronted: Sabbath Mercy, Demonic Accusation, and the Family of God Mark 9 — Glory, Unbelief, Suffering, Humility, and Radical Discipleship Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 19 — Marriage from Creation, Children Received, Riches Renounced, and the Reward of Following Christ Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Matthew 7 — Kingdom Discernment, the Narrow Way, and the Wise Builder Philippians 2 — The Mind of Christ and the Humility of Gospel Witness Philippians 4 — Rejoicing, Peace, Contentment, and Gospel Partnership in Christ Romans 16 — Gospel Partnership, Holy Greeting, False-Teacher Warning, and Doxology to the God Who Establishes Romans 5 — Peace with God, Rejoicing in Grace, and Life Through the One Man Jesus Christ Romans 6 — Dead to Sin and Alive to God in Christ Jesus Romans 8 — No Condemnation, Life in the Spirit, and the Unbreakable Love of God in Christ

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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