Strong’s G0033

αἰών

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

aiōn

Pronunciation

ah-ee-OWN

Definition

Age, world, eternity

Meaning

Age, world, eternity

Usage

In the New Testament, "aiōn" primarily refers to an age or a period of time characterized by certain features or conditions. It can denote the present age, the age to come, or eternity. The term is often used to contrast the temporal nature of the current world with the eternal nature of God's kingdom. It can also imply the spiritual or moral state of a particular era.