Strong's Lexicon tanun or ta nun: "now," "at present," "at this time" Original Word: τανῦν or τὰ νῦν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "τὰ" (ta), meaning "the," and "νῦν" (nun), meaning "now." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τανῦν or τὰ νῦν, the concept of "now" is often expressed in Hebrew with words like עַתָּה (attah) or נָא (na). Usage: The Greek adverb τανῦν or τὰ νῦν is used to denote the present time or the current moment. It emphasizes the immediacy or the current state of affairs, often contrasting with past or future events. In the New Testament, it is used to draw attention to the present implications or applications of a statement or teaching. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "now" was significant in philosophical and rhetorical contexts, often used to emphasize the urgency or relevance of a message. In the New Testament, this adverb is used to highlight the present reality of the Christian faith and the immediate implications of the gospel message for believers. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3569 tanýn (from ta, the neuter, plural, definite article, "the," and 3568 /nýn, "now") – properly, "the things that are now" as the past bears on the present. See 3568 /nyn, "now, in light of the significance of what has preceded." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ho, and nun. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3569: τανῦντανῦν, see νῦν, 1 f. α., p. 430b top. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance but now. Or ta nun (tah noon) from neuter plural of ho and nun; the things now, i.e. (adverbially) at present -- (but) now. see GREEK ho see GREEK nun Forms and Transliterations τα τανύνLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance νοῦν — 9 Occ.νοῦς — 3 Occ. Νύμφαν — 1 Occ. νύμφη — 2 Occ. νύμφην — 5 Occ. νύμφης — 1 Occ. νυμφίον — 2 Occ. νυμφίος — 9 Occ. νυμφίου — 5 Occ. νυμφῶνος — 3 Occ. νυνὶ — 20 Occ. νύκτα — 4 Occ. νύκτας — 4 Occ. νυκτὶ — 14 Occ. νυκτὸς — 33 Occ. νὺξ — 7 Occ. ἔνυξεν — 2 Occ. ἐνύσταξαν — 1 Occ. νυστάζει — 1 Occ. νυχθήμερον — 1 Occ. |