Lexicon aei: Always, ever, perpetually Original Word: ἀεί Strong's Exhaustive Concordance always, ever. From an obsolete primary noun (apparently meaning continued duration); "ever,"by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly; --always, ever. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition ever, unceasingly NASB Translation always (6), constantly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 104: ἀείἀεί (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. 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. Englishman's Concordance Acts 7:51 AdvGRK: 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 2 Corinthians 6:10 Adv Titus 1:12 Adv Hebrews 3:10 Adv 1 Peter 3:15 Adv 2 Peter 1:12 Adv |