3568. nun
Strong's Lexicon
nun: now, at present, at this time

Original Word: νῦν
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: nun
Pronunciation: noon
Phonetic Spelling: (noon)
Definition: now, at present, at this time
Meaning: adv. (a) of time: just now, even now; just at hand, immediately, (b) of logical connection: now then, (c) in commands and appeals: at this instant.

Word Origin: A primary particle of present time

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is עַתָּה (H6258 - 'attah), which also means "now" or "at this time."

Usage: The Greek adverb "νῦν" (nun) is used to denote the present moment or the current time. It often contrasts with past or future events, emphasizing the immediacy or urgency of the situation. In the New Testament, "nun" is frequently used to highlight a transition or a new phase in God's redemptive plan, often marking a shift from the old covenant to the new covenant through Christ.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, time was often viewed cyclically, but the New Testament introduces a more linear perspective, emphasizing the unfolding of God's plan in history. The use of "νῦν" reflects this linear progression, marking significant moments in the narrative of salvation history. The term underscores the present reality of God's work through Jesus Christ and the immediate implications for believers.

HELPS Word-studies

3568 nýn (an adverb) – now, as the logical result of what precedes; now, in light of what has gone before.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. particle of pres. time
Definition
now, the present
NASB Translation
actually (1), just now (1), now (130), present (11), present case (1), since (1), this time (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3568: νῦν

νῦν, and νυνί (which see in its place), adverb now, Latinnunc (the Sept. for עַתָּה; (from Homer down));

1. adverb of Time, now, i. e. at the present time;

a. so used that by the thing which is now said to be or to be done the present time is opposed to past time: John 4:18; John 9:21; Acts 16:37; Acts 23:21; Romans 13:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:6; 2 Corinthians 7:9; 2 Corinthians 13:2; Philippians 1:30; Philippians 2:12; Philippians 3:18; Colossians 1:24, etc.; frequently it denotes a somewhat extended portion of present time as opposed to a former state of things: Luke 16:25; Acts 7:4; Galatians 1:23; Galatians 3:3; specifically, the time since certain persons received the Christian religion, Romans 5:9, 11; Romans 6:19, 21; Romans 8:1; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 4:29; 1 Peter 2:10, 25; or the time since man has had the blessing of the gospel, as opposed to past times, equivalent to in our times, our age: Acts 7:52; Romans 16:26; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Ephesians 3:5, 10; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Peter 1:12; 1 Peter 3:21,(cf. Epistle ad Diogn. 1 [ET]).

b. opposed to future time: John 12:21; John 13:36 (opposed to ὕστερον); ; Romans 11:31; 1 Corinthians 16:12; νῦν καί εἰς πάντας τούς αἰῶνας, Jude 1:25; used to distinguish this present age, preceding Christ's return, from the age which follows that return: Luke 6:21, 25; Ephesians 2:2; Hebrews 2:8; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 2:28; with ἐν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ added, Mark 10:30.

c. Sometimes νῦν with the present is used of what will occur forthwith or soon, Luke 2:29; John 12:31; John 16:5; John 17:13; Acts 26:17. with a preterite, of what has just been done, Matthew 26:65; John 21:10; or very lately (but now, just now, hyperbolically, equivalent to a short time ago), νῦν ἐζήτουν σε λιθάσαι οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι, John 11:8; cf. Kypke at the passage; Vig. ed. Herm., p. 425f with a future, of those future things which are thought of as already begun to be done, John 12:31; or of those which will be done instantly, Acts 13:11 (here others supply ἐστι; Winers Grammar, § 64, 2 a.); or soon, Acts 20:22 (here πορεύομαι merely has inherent future force; cf. Buttmann, § 137, 10 a.).

d. with the imperative it often marks the proper or fit time for doing a thing: Matthew 27:42; Mark 15:32; John 2:8. Hence, it serves to point an exhortation in ἄγε νῦν, come now: James 4:13; James 5:1 (where it is more correctly written ἄγε νῦν, cf. Passow, ii., p. 372).

e. with other particles, by which the contrast in time is marked more precisely: καί νῦν, even now (now also), John 11:22; Philippians 1:20; and now, John 17:5; Acts 7:34 (cf. 2 below); (Winer's Grammar, § 43, 3 a.); ; ἀλλά νῦν, Luke 22:36; ἀλλά καί νῦν, but even now, John 11:22 (T Tr text WH omit; L Tr marginal reading brackets ἀλλά); ἔτι νῦν, 1 Corinthians 3:2(3) (L WH brackets ἔτι); νῦν δέ (see νυνί below) but now, John 16:5; John 17:13; Hebrews 2:8; τότε ... νῦν δέ, Galatians 4:9; Romans 6:21f (here νυνί δέ); Hebrews 12:26; πότε ... νῦν δέ, Romans 11:30 (WH marginal reading νυνί); Ephesians 5:8; 1 Peter 2:10; νῦν ἤδη, now already, 1 John 4:3. νῦν οὖν, now therefore, Acts 10:33; Acts 15:10; Acts 16:36; Acts 23:15 (Genesis 27:8, 43; Genesis 31:13, 30; Genesis 45:8; 1 Macc. 10:71). τό νῦν ἔχον, see ἔχω, II.

b. f. with the article; α. with neuter accusative absolutely of the article, τά νῦν, as respects the present; at present, now (in which sense it is written also τανῦν (so Grab. always, Rec. twice; classic editions often τανῦν; cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 111; Chandler, Accent, § 826)): Acts 4:29; Acts 17:30; Acts 20:32; Acts 27:22 (2 Macc. 15:8; often in classical Greek; also τό νῦν, 1 Macc. 7:35 1 Macc. 9:9; cf. Krüger, § 50, 5, 13; Bernhardy (1829), p. 328; Alexander Buttmann (1873) Gram. § 125, 8 Anm. 8 (5)); the things that now are, the present things, Judith 9:5; the accusative absolute, as respects the things now taking place, equivalent to as respects the case in hand, Acts 5:38. β. , , τό νῦν, the present, joined to substantives: as νῦν αἰών, 1 Timothy 6:17; 2 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:12; καιρός, Romans 3:26; Romans 8:18; Romans 11:5; (2 Corinthians 8:14 (13)); νῦν ἱεροσαλημ, Galatians 4:25; οἱ νῦν οὐρανοί, 2 Peter 3:7; μου τῆς πρός ὑμᾶς νῦν (or νυνί) ἀπολογίας, Acts 22:1. γ. τό νῦν with prepositions: ἀπό τοῦ νῦν (the Sept. for מֵעַתָּה)' from this time onward (A. V. from henceforth), Luke 1:48; Luke 5:10; Luke 12:52; Luke 22:69; Acts 18:6; 2 Corinthians 5:16; ἄχρι τοῦ νῦν, Romans 8:22; Philippians 1:5; ἕως τοῦ νῦν (the Sept. for עַתָּה עַד), Matthew 24:21; Mark 13:19.

2. Like our now and the Latinnunc, it stands in a conclusion or sequence; "as things now are, as the matter now stands; under these circumstances; in the present state of affairs; since these things are so; as it is": Luke 11:39 (νῦν i. e. since ye are intent on observing the requirements of tradition; (but others take νῦν here of time — a covert allusion to a former and better state of things)); Colossians 1:24 (others, of time; cf. Meyer, Lightfoot, Ellicott at the passage); καί νῦν, 1 John 2:28; 2 John 1:5; καί νῦν δεῦρο, Acts 7:34. νῦν δέ (and νυνί δέ see, νυνί, but note; now however; but as it is; (often in classical Greek; cf. Vig. edition, Herm., p. 426; Matthiae, ii., p. 1434f; Kühner, § 498, 2 (or Jelf, § 719, 2)): 1 Corinthians 7:14; James 4:16, and R G in Hebrews 9:26; especially after a conditional statement with εἰ and the indicative preterite, Luke 19:42; John 8:40; John 9:41; John 15:22, 24; John 18:36; 1 Corinthians 12:20; (cf. Buttmann, § 151, 26). In Revelation νῦν does not occur. (Synonym: see ἄρτι.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
henceforth, hereafter, now

A primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate -- henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also tanun, nuni.

see GREEK tanun

see GREEK nuni

Forms and Transliterations
νυν νῦν νυνί νυνὶ nun nuni nyn nŷn nyni nynì
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 24:21 Adv
GRK: ἕως τοῦ νῦν οὐδ' οὐ
NAS: of the world until now, nor ever
KJV: to this time, no,
INT: until now no never

Matthew 26:65 Adv
GRK: μαρτύρων ἴδε νῦν ἠκούσατε τὴν
NAS: Behold, you have now heard
KJV: behold, now ye have heard
INT: of witnesses Behold now you have heard the

Matthew 27:42 Adv
GRK: ἐστιν καταβάτω νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ
NAS: of Israel; let Him now come down
KJV: of Israel, let him now come down from
INT: he is let him descend now from the

Matthew 27:43 Adv
GRK: θεόν ῥυσάσθω νῦν εἰ θέλει
NAS: RESCUE [Him] now, IF
KJV: him now, if
INT: God let him deliver now if he wants

Mark 10:30 Adv
GRK: λάβῃ ἑκατονταπλασίονα νῦν ἐν τῷ
NAS: a hundred times as much now in the present
KJV: an hundredfold now in
INT: shall take a hundredfold now in the

Mark 13:19 Adv
GRK: ἕως τοῦ νῦν καὶ οὐ
NAS: created until now, and never will.
KJV: unto this time, neither
INT: until now and never

Mark 15:32 Adv
GRK: Ἰσραὴλ καταβάτω νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ
NAS: of Israel, now come down
KJV: of Israel descend now from the cross,
INT: of Israel let him descend now from the

Luke 1:48 Adv
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν μακαριοῦσίν με
NAS: For behold, from this time on all
KJV: from henceforth all
INT: from henceforth will count blessed me

Luke 2:29 Adv
GRK: Νῦν ἀπολύεις τὸν
NAS: Now Lord, You are releasing
KJV: Lord, now lettest thou thy
INT: Now you let depart the

Luke 5:10 Adv
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀνθρώπους ἔσῃ
NAS: Do not fear, from now on you will be catching
KJV: not; from henceforth thou shalt catch
INT: from now on men you will be

Luke 6:21 Adv
GRK: οἱ πεινῶντες νῦν ὅτι χορτασθήσεσθε
NAS: [are] you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied.
KJV: [are ye] that hunger now: for
INT: [you] who hunger now for you will be filled

Luke 6:21 Adv
GRK: οἱ κλαίοντες νῦν ὅτι γελάσετε
NAS: [are] you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
KJV: [are ye] that weep now: for
INT: [you] who weep now for you will laugh

Luke 6:25 Adv
GRK: οἱ ἐμπεπλησμένοι νῦν ὅτι πεινάσετε
NAS: to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry.
KJV: that laugh now! for
INT: who having been filled now for you will hunger

Luke 6:25 Adv
GRK: οἱ γελῶντες νῦν ὅτι πενθήσετε
NAS: [to you] who laugh now, for you shall mourn
INT: who laugh now for you will mourn

Luke 11:39 Adv
GRK: πρὸς αὐτόν Νῦν ὑμεῖς οἱ
NAS: said to him, Now you Pharisees
KJV: unto him, Now do ye
INT: to him Now you

Luke 12:52 Adv
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν πέντε ἐν
NAS: for from now on five [members] in one
KJV: from henceforth there shall be
INT: from now five in

Luke 16:25 Adv
GRK: τὰ κακά νῦν δὲ ὧδε
NAS: bad things; but now he is being comforted
KJV: but now he is comforted,
INT: the [things] evil now however here

Luke 19:42 Adv
GRK: πρὸς εἰρήνην νῦν δὲ ἐκρύβη
NAS: you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden
KJV: peace! but now they are hid from
INT: for peace now moreover they are hid

Luke 22:18 Adv
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ
NAS: of the vine from now on until
INT: from now of the

Luke 22:36 Adv
GRK: αὐτοῖς Ἀλλὰ νῦν ὁ ἔχων
NAS: And He said to them, But now, whoever
KJV: But now, he that hath
INT: to them however now the [one] who has

Luke 22:69 Adv
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν δὲ ἔσται
NAS: But from now on THE SON OF MAN
KJV: Hereafter shall the Son
INT: from now on also will be

John 2:8 Adv
GRK: αὐτοῖς Ἀντλήσατε νῦν καὶ φέρετε
NAS: to them, Draw [some] out now and take
KJV: unto them, Draw out now, and bear
INT: to them Draw out now and carry

John 4:18 Adv
GRK: ἔσχες καὶ νῦν ὃν ἔχεις
NAS: and the one whom you now have
KJV: he whom thou now hast is
INT: you have had and now he whom you have

John 4:23 Adv
GRK: ὥρα καὶ νῦν ἐστίν ὅτε
NAS: is coming, and now is, when
KJV: cometh, and now is, when
INT: an hour and now is when

John 5:25 Adv
GRK: ὥρα καὶ νῦν ἐστὶν ὅτε
NAS: is coming and now is, when
KJV: is coming, and now is, when
INT: an hour and now is when

Strong's Greek 3568
147 Occurrences


νῦν — 147 Occ.

















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