Aiōn αἰών

Aiōn (Greek αἰών, Strong's G165) is a Greek masculine noun meaning “an age: eternity”. It occurs 129 times in 102 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

G0165H: an age: eternity

G0165G: an age: age

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Aiōn, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 6:13
  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
• Matthew 12:32
  And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
• Matthew 13:22
  He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
• Matthew 13:39
  The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
• Matthew 13:40
  As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age.
• Matthew 13:49
  So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous,
• Matthew 21:19
  And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.
• Matthew 24:3
  And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
• Matthew 28:20
  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark

• Mark 3:29
  But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”
• Mark 4:19
  And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
• Mark 10:30
  But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.
• Mark 11:14
  And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.Then He said to the tree, “May no one ever eat of your fruit again.” And His disciples heard this statement.

Luke

• Luke 1:33
  And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”
• Luke 1:55
  As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”
• Luke 1:70
  As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,
• Luke 16:8
  And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
• Luke 18:30
  Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”
• Luke 20:34
  And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage.
• Luke 20:35
  But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.

John

• John 4:14
  But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
• John 6:51
  I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”
• John 6:58
  This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
• John 8:35
  And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
• John 8:51
  Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
• John 8:52
  Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.
• John 9:32
  Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.
• John 10:28
  And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
• John 11:26
  And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”
• John 12:34
  The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”
• John 13:8
  Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.“Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.”
• John 14:16
  And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—

Acts

• Acts 3:21
  Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
• Acts 15:18
  Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.that have been known for ages.’

Romans

• Romans 1:25
  Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.
• Romans 9:5
  Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.
• Romans 11:36
  For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
• Romans 12:2
  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
• Romans 16:27
  To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 1:20
  Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
• 1 Corinthians 2:6
  Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
• 1 Corinthians 2:7
  But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.
• 1 Corinthians 2:8
  Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
• 1 Corinthians 3:18
  Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
• 1 Corinthians 8:13
  Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
• 1 Corinthians 10:11
  Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 4:4
  In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
• 2 Corinthians 9:9
  (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
• 2 Corinthians 11:31
  The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.

Galatians

• Galatians 1:4
  Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
• Galatians 1:5
  To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians

• Ephesians 1:21
  Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
• Ephesians 2:2
  Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
• Ephesians 2:7
  That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
• Ephesians 3:9
  And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
• Ephesians 3:11
  According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• Ephesians 3:21
  Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
• Ephesians 6:12
  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Philippians

• Philippians 4:20
  Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Colossians

• Colossians 1:26
  Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 1:17
  Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Timothy 6:17
  Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

2 Timothy

• 2 Timothy 4:10
  For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
• 2 Timothy 4:18
  And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus

• Titus 2:12
  Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Hebrews

• Hebrews 1:2
  Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
• Hebrews 1:8
  But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
• Hebrews 5:6
  As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
• Hebrews 6:5
  And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—
• Hebrews 6:20
  Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
• Hebrews 7:17
  For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
• Hebrews 7:21
  (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
• Hebrews 7:24
  But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
• Hebrews 7:28
  For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
• Hebrews 9:26
  For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
• Hebrews 11:3
  Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
• Hebrews 13:8
  Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
• Hebrews 13:21
  Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 1:23
  Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
• 1 Peter 1:25
  But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
• 1 Peter 4:11
  If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Peter 5:11
  To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

2 Peter

• 2 Peter 2:17
  These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.
• 2 Peter 3:18
  But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

1 John

• 1 John 2:17
  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

2 John

• 2 John 1:2
  For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

Jude

• Jude 1:13
  Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
• Jude 1:25
  To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Revelation

• Revelation 1:6
  And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
• Revelation 1:18
  I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
• Revelation 4:9
  And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne who lives forever and ever,
• Revelation 4:10
  The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
• Revelation 5:13
  And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
• Revelation 5:14
  And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
• Revelation 7:12
  Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
• Revelation 10:6
  And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay!
• Revelation 11:15
  And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
• Revelation 14:11
  And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”
• Revelation 15:7
  And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
• Revelation 19:3
  And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.”
• Revelation 20:10
  And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
• Revelation 22:5
  And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).