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Eternal (Aiōnios)
αἰώνιος (aiōnios)
Age-lasting and unending — belonging to the realm and quality of God's own life.
Greek
Pronunciation: ai-OH-nee-os
Definition
Aiōnios is the Greek word for eternal, meaning age-lasting or belonging to the coming age. Eternal life is not merely endless duration but a quality of existence — sharing in the life of God Himself.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
John 17:3
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”Read in context
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”Read in context
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”Read in context
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