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, ever, perpetually
Meaning: always, unceasingly, perpetually; on every occasion.

Word Origin: Derived from a primary particle of continued duration

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aei," the concept of perpetuity and eternity is often expressed in Hebrew with words like עוֹלָם (olam, Strong's H5769), which means "forever" or "eternal."

Usage: The Greek adverb "aei" is used to denote something that is continuous or perpetual in nature. It conveys the idea of an unending or constant state, often used in contexts that emphasize the eternal or unchanging nature of a subject. In the New Testament, "aei" is employed to describe actions, states, or conditions that are ongoing or everlasting.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of eternity and perpetuity was significant in both philosophical and religious contexts. The Greeks often contemplated the nature of time and existence, with philosophers like Plato discussing the eternal forms. In the Jewish context, the idea of God's eternal nature and His everlasting covenant with His people was a central theme. The use of "aei" in the New Testament reflects these cultural understandings, emphasizing the eternal truths and promises of God.

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
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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.















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