Strong’s G0823

ἄτομος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

atomos

Pronunciation

ah'-to-mos

Definition

Indivisible, moment, instant

Meaning

(lit: that cannot be cut), an indivisible part of time, a moment.

Usage

In the New Testament, "atomos" is used to describe something that is so small or so brief that it cannot be divided further. It conveys the idea of an indivisible moment of time, often translated as "moment" or "twinkling."

Bible references

1 Corinthians 15:52