◄ 104. aei ►
Strong's Lexicon aei: Always, ever, perpetually Original Word: ἀεί Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aei Pronunciation: ah-AY Phonetic Spelling: (ah-eye') Definition: always, unceasingly, perpetually; on every occasion. Meaning: Always, ever, perpetually Word Origin: A primary particle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of perpetuity or constancy in the Hebrew Bible is often conveyed through words like עוֹלָם (olam, Strong's Hebrew 5769), which means "forever" or "eternity," and תָּמִיד (tamid, Strong's Hebrew 8548), meaning "continually" or "always." These terms reflect similar ideas of unending duration or perpetual action as seen in the Greek ἀεί. Usage: The Greek word ἀεί is used to denote a sense of continuity or perpetuity, often translated as "always" or "ever" in English. It conveys the idea of something that is constant or unending. Context: The Greek term ἀεί (aei) appears in the New Testament to express the concept of continual or perpetual action or state. It is a term that underscores the enduring nature of certain truths or behaviors. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀεί is used to highlight the constancy of certain spiritual or moral principles. For example, in 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul describes the paradoxical nature of the Christian life, stating, "as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything." Here, ἀεί emphasizes the perpetual joy that believers experience despite external circumstances. In Titus 1:12, Paul refers to the Cretans, quoting one of their own prophets: "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." The use of ἀεί here underscores the habitual nature of the behavior being criticized. The term ἀεί is significant in theological discussions about the nature of God's promises and the believer's response to divine truth. It suggests a timeless quality to God's word and the expected constancy in the believer's faith and conduct. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition ever, unceasingly NASB Translation always (6), constantly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 104: ἀεί ἀεί (see αἰών, adverb (from Homer down), always; 1. perpetually, incessantly: Acts 7:51; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Titus 1:12; Hebrews 3:10. 2. invariably, at any and every time when according to the circumstances something is or ought to be done again: Mark 15:8 (T WH omit) (at every feast); 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Peter 1:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance always, ever. From an obsolete primary noun (apparently meaning continued duration); "ever,"by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly; --always, ever. Forms and Transliterations αει αεί ἀεὶ αενάων αένναος αεργός αεργού αεργών aei aeì Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 7:51 Adv GRK: ὠσίν ὑμεῖς ἀεὶ τῷ πνεύματι NAS: and ears are always resisting KJV: ye do always resist the Holy INT: ears you always the Spirit 2 Corinthians 4:11 Adv GRK: ἀεὶ γὰρ ἡμεῖς NAS: For we who live are constantly being delivered over KJV: live are alway delivered unto INT: always indeed we 2 Corinthians 6:10 Adv GRK: ὡς λυπούμενοι ἀεὶ δὲ χαίροντες NAS: yet always rejoicing, KJV: sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as INT: as sorrowful always moreover rejoicing Titus 1:12 Adv GRK: προφήτης Κρῆτες ἀεὶ ψεῦσται κακὰ NAS: said, Cretans are always liars, evil KJV: The Cretians [are] alway liars, INT: a prophet Cretans always [are] liars evil Hebrews 3:10 Adv GRK: καὶ εἶπον Ἀεὶ πλανῶνται τῇ NAS: AND SAID, 'THEY ALWAYS GO ASTRAY KJV: They do alway err INT: and said Always they err 1 Peter 3:15 Adv GRK: ὑμῶν ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν NAS: in your hearts, always [being] ready KJV: [be] ready always to INT: of you and ready [be] always for a defense 2 Peter 1:12 Adv GRK: Διὸ μελλήσω ἀεὶ ὑμᾶς ὑπομιμνήσκειν NAS: Therefore, I will always be ready KJV: to put you always in remembrance of INT: Therefore I remind always you to put in remembrance Strong's Greek 104 7 Occurrences ἀεὶ — 7 Occ.