Lexical Summary achri or achris: Until, up to, as far as Original Word: ἄχρι or ἄχρις Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: achri or achris Pronunciation: AH-khree or AH-khrees Phonetic Spelling: (akh'-ree) KJV: as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while NASB: until, far, even when, high, long, right, within Word Origin: [akin to G206 (ἄκρον - farthest end) (through the idea of a terminus)]
1. (of time) until or (of place) up to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance as far as, for, until, while. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to -- as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare mechri. see GREEK akron see GREEK mechri NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. particle, preposition Definitionuntil, as far as NASB Translationeven when (1), far (6), high (1), long (1), right (1), until (29), within (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 891: ἄχριἄχρι and ἄχρις (the latter of which in the N. T. is nowhere placed before a consonant, but the former before both vowels and consonants, although euphony is so far regarded that we almost constantly find ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέρας, ἄχρις οὗ, cf. Buttmann, 10 (9); ( Winer's Grammar, 42); and ἄχρι οὗ is not used except in Acts 7:18 and Revelation 2:25 by L T Tr WH and Luke 21:24 by T Tr WH; (to these instances must now be added 1 Corinthians 11:26 T WH; T WH; Romans 11:25 WH (see their Appendix, p. 148); on the usage in secular authors (`where ἄχρι is the only Attic form, but in later authors the epic ἄχρις prevailed', Liddell and Scott, under the word) cf. Lobeck, Pathol. Elementa, vol. ii., p. 210f; Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 64; further, Klotz ad Devar. vol. ii. 1, p. 230f)); a particle indicating the terminus ad quem. (On its use in the Greek writings cf. Klotz as above, p. 224ff). It has the force now of a preposition now of a conjunction, even to; until, to the time that; (on its derivation see below). 1. as a preposition it takes the genitive (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 54, 6), and is used a. of place: Acts 11:5; Acts 13:6; Acts 20:4 (T Tr marginal reading WH omit; Tr text brackets); Acts 28:15; 2 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:12 (see μερισμός, 2); Revelation 14:20; Revelation 18:5. b. of Time: ἄχρι καιροῦ, until a season that seemed to him opportune, Luke 4:13 (but cf. καιρός, 2 a.); until a certain time, for a season, Acts 13:11; (ἄχρι (vel μέχρι, which see 1 a.) τοῦ θερισμοῦ, Matthew 13:30 WH marginal reading cf. ἕως, II. 5); ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέρας until the day that etc. Matthew 24:38; Luke 1:20; Luke 17:27; Acts 1:2; (ἄχρι (Rec. et al. ἕως) τῆς ἡμέρας ἧς, Acts 1:22 Tdf.); ἄχρι ταύτης τῆς ἡμέρας and ἄχρι τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης, Acts 2:29; Acts 23:1; Acts 26:22; ἄχρι (ἄχρις R G) ἡμερῶν πέντε even to the space of five days, i. e. after (A. V. in) five days, Acts 20:6; ἄχρις (ἄχρι T Tr WH) αὐγῆς, Acts 20:11; ἄχρι τοῦ νῦν, Romans 8:22; Philippians 1:5; ἄχρι τέλους, Hebrews 6:11; Revelation 2:26; see besides, Acts 3:21; (Acts 22:22); Romans 1:13; Romans 5:13; 1 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 3:14; Galatians 4:2; Philippians 1:6 (ἄχρι L T WH). c. of Manner and Degree: ἄχρι θανάτου, Acts 22:4 (even to delivering unto death); Revelation 2:10 (to the enduring of death itself); Revelation 12:11; and, in the option of many interpreters, Hebrews 4:12 (see μερισμός, 2). d. joined to the relative οὗ (ἄχρις οὗ for ἄχρι τούτου, ᾧ) it has the force of a conjunction, until, to the time that: followed by the indicative preterite, of things that actually occurred and up to the beginning of which something continued, Acts 7:18 (ἄχρις οὗ ἀνέστη βασιλεύς); . followed by a subjunctive aorist having the force of a future perfect, Luke 21:24 L T Tr WH; Romans 11:25; 1 Corinthians 11:26 (Rec. ἄχρις οὗ ἄν); Galatians 3:19 (not WH text (see 2 below)); Galatians 4:19 (T Tr WH μεχρες); Revelation 7:3 Rec.elz G; ἄχρις οὗ ἄν until, whenever it may be (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 42, 5 b.), 1 Corinthians 15:25 (Rec.); Revelation 2:25. with indicative present as long as: Hebrews 3:13; cf. Bleek at the passage and Buttmann, 231 (199). 2. ἄχρις without οὗ has the force of a simple conjunction, until, to the time that: followed by subjunctive aorist, Luke 21:24 R G; Revelation 7:3 L T Tr WH; ; (Revelation 17:17 Rec.); Revelation 20:3 ( G L T Tr WH); with indicative future, Revelation 17:17 (L T Tr WH); (ἄχρις ἄν followed by subjunctive aorist, Galatians 3:19 WH text (see 1 d. above)). Since ἄχρι is akin to ἀκή and ἄκρος (but cf. Vanicek, p. 22; Curtius, § 166), and μέχρι to μῆκος, μακρός, by the use of the former particle the reach to which a thing is said to extend is likened to a height, by use of μέχρι, to a length; ἄχρι, indicating ascent, signifies up to; μέχρι, indicating extent, is unto, as far as; cf. Klotz as above, p. 225f. But this primitive distinction is often disregarded, and each particle used of the same thing; cf. ἄχρι τέλους, Hebrews 6:11; μέχρι τέλους, Hebrews 3:6, 14; Xenophon, symp. 4, 37 περιεστι μοι καί ἐσθίοντι ἀρχι τοῦ μή πεινην ἀφίκεσθαι καί πινοντι μέχρι τοῦ μή διψην. Cf. Fritzsche on Romans 5:13, vol i., p. 308ff; .(Ellicott on 2 Timothy 2:9. Ἄχρι occurs 20 times in the writings of Luke; elsewhere in the four Gospels only in Matthew 24:38.).
Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s 891 shapes sentences by marking the furthest point—temporal or spatial—beyond which something does not yet reach. Its simple role as a boundary-marker allows Scripture to highlight the unfolding of God’s purposes, the call to endure, and the certainty that every promise will reach its appointed climax. The thirty-three New Testament books employ the term forty-nine times, weaving a consistent theology of “already” and “not yet.” Temporal Boundaries in Redemptive History 1. Patriarch to Law: “For sin was in the world before the Law was given” (Romans 5:13). From Adam to Sinai, humanity’s guilt accumulates “until the Law,” preparing the stage for grace to abound. 2. Prophets to Christ: “Heaven must receive Him until the time of restoration of all things” (Acts 3:21). The Ascension introduces an age of gospel witness that runs its course before the restitution foretold by the prophets. 3. Times of the Gentiles: “Jerusalem will be trampled by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled” (Luke 21:24; Romans 11:25). A single preposition binds together Jesus’ Olivet prophecy and Paul’s explanation of Israel’s partial hardening, confirming a divinely set timetable behind current events. 4. Childhood to Sonship: The heir “is subject to guardians and stewards until the time set by his father” (Galatians 4:2). Redemptive history mirrors a child’s maturation, moving from Mosaic guardianship to the freedom of faith in Christ. Spatial Extent and Missionary Reach 1. Journey as far as Paphos (Acts 13:6) or Troas (Acts 20:6) shows “achri” marking the outer limit of missionary travel. 2. Believers from Rome met Paul “as far as the Forum of Appius” (Acts 28:15), illustrating fellowship that travels to the fullest possible extent. 3. Paul’s apostolic field stretched “even to you” (2 Corinthians 10:13-14). The word underscores that gospel labor has God-defined borders which servants must respect. Eschatological Horizons 1. Christ’s Reign: “He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet” (1 Corinthians 15:25). The kingdom is active now yet awaits final subjugation of evil. 2. Millennial Containment of Satan: He is bound “until the thousand years were finished” (Revelation 20:3). Evil is restrained for a fixed period, not forever. 3. Final Harvest: “Do not harm the earth … until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God” (Revelation 7:3). Judgment pauses until the redeemed are secured. 4. Completion of Wrath: “No one could enter the temple until the seven plagues … were completed” (Revelation 15:8). Judgment and worship intersect, but in orderly sequence. Pastoral Exhortations to Perseverance 1. Faithfulness to the Point of Death: “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10; compare 12:11). Martyrdom is a calculated boundary, not a defeat. 2. Steadfast Ministry: “Hold fast to what you have until I come” (Revelation 2:25). Present obedience looks forward to a guaranteed visitation. 3. Corporate Edification: “Exhort one another every day, as long as it is called today” (Hebrews 3:13). Daily encouragement must not lapse before the end of the age. 4. Communion Witness: “You proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). The Supper stands as a continual testimony spanning the gap between Calvary and Parousia. Christological Emphasis 1. Incarnation to Ascension: Jesus teaches and commands “until the day He was taken up” (Acts 1:2). His earthly ministry has a defined terminus that transfers authority to the Spirit-empowered church. 2. Sustaining Work in Believers: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). Sanctification operates within the bracket of initial grace and final revelation. 3. Suffering Messiah: The devil departed “until an opportune time” (Luke 4:13), yet never beyond divine control, pointing to a cross determined “by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge.” Implications for Covenant and Law 1. Mosaic Order: The Law “was added … until the Seed should come” (Galatians 3:19). The preposition affirms both continuity with and limitation of the Sinai covenant. 2. Veil on Israel: “To this day the same veil remains … it is removed in Christ” (2 Corinthians 3:14). The veil persists only up to the moment of turning to the Lord, ensuring hope for national restoration. Historical Testimony “To This Day” Eight occurrences stress ongoing validity of eyewitness facts (Acts 2:29; 22:3-5; 26:22; etc.). Inspired history is not forgotten lore but verifiable reality standing “until this day,” grounding faith in objective truth. Ministry Applications • Preach and disciple with a view to God-appointed limits; mission fields, seasons of trial, and opportunities all have an “until.” • Encourage saints to endure, reminding them that every hardship has an expiration date fixed by the Lord. • Maintain eschatological vigilance: sacraments, worship, and witness are forward-looking acts framed by this term. • Affirm Israel’s future and the church’s present task without contradiction, as both are upheld by the same boundary word. Summary Strong’s 891 consistently anchors biblical promises, warnings, and narratives by pointing to an ordained endpoint. It secures confidence that God’s timeline is neither open-ended nor arbitrary. Every “until” in Scripture invites believers to faithful obedience within divinely set bounds, assured that the consummation of all things will arrive exactly as written. Forms and Transliterations αχρι άχρι ἄχρι άχρις ἄχρις achri áchri achris áchrisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:38 PrepGRK: καὶ γαμίζοντες ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέραςNAS: and giving in marriage, until the day KJV: giving in marriage, until the day INT: and giving in marriage until that day Mark 16:20 Prep GRK: ἀνατολῆς καὶ ἄχρι δύσεως ἐξαπέστειλεν INT: from east and to west sent out Luke 1:20 Prep GRK: δυνάμενος λαλῆσαι ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέρας NAS: and unable to speak until the day when KJV: able to speak, until the day that INT: able to speak until that day Luke 4:13 Prep GRK: ἀπ' αὐτοῦ ἄχρι καιροῦ NAS: he left Him until an opportune time. KJV: from him for a season. INT: from him until opportune time Luke 17:27 Prep GRK: ἐγάμουν ἐγαμίζοντο ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέρας NAS: they were being given in marriage, until the day KJV: they were given in marriage, until the day INT: they were marrying they were being given in marriage until that day Luke 21:24 Prep GRK: ὑπὸ ἐθνῶν ἄχρι οὗ πληρωθῶσιν NAS: foot by the Gentiles until the times KJV: the Gentiles, until the times INT: by [the] Gentiles until one be fulfilled Acts 1:2 Prep GRK: ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέρας NAS: until the day when He was taken KJV: Until the day in which INT: until the day Acts 2:29 Prep GRK: ἐν ἡμῖν ἄχρι τῆς ἡμέρας KJV: with us unto this day. INT: among us unto the day Acts 3:21 Prep GRK: μὲν δέξασθαι ἄχρι χρόνων ἀποκαταστάσεως NAS: receive until [the] period KJV: receive until the times INT: indeed receive until times of restoration Acts 7:18 Prep GRK: ἄχρι οὗ ἀνέστη NAS: until THERE AROSE ANOTHER KJV: Till another king INT: until that arose Acts 11:5 Prep GRK: καὶ ἦλθεν ἄχρι ἐμοῦ NAS: and it came right down to me, KJV: and it came even to me: INT: and it came as far as me Acts 13:6 Prep GRK: τὴν νῆσον ἄχρι Πάφου εὗρον NAS: island as far as Paphos, KJV: the isle unto Paphos, INT: the island as far as Paphos they found Acts 13:11 Prep GRK: τὸν ἥλιον ἄχρι καιροῦ παραχρῆμα KJV: seeing the sun for a season. And INT: the sun until a season immediately Acts 20:6 Prep GRK: τὴν Τρῳάδα ἄχρι ἡμερῶν πέντε NAS: to them at Troas within five KJV: to Troas in five days; INT: Troas until days five Acts 20:11 Prep GRK: τε ὁμιλήσας ἄχρι αὐγῆς οὕτως NAS: with them a long while until daybreak, KJV: a long while, even till break of day, INT: and having talked until daybreak so Acts 22:4 Prep GRK: ὁδὸν ἐδίωξα ἄχρι θανάτου δεσμεύων KJV: this way unto the death, binding INT: Way persecuted as far as death binding Acts 22:22 Prep GRK: δὲ αὐτοῦ ἄχρι τούτου τοῦ KJV: him audience unto this word, INT: moreover him until this Acts 23:1 Prep GRK: τῷ θεῷ ἄχρι ταύτης τῆς KJV: conscience before God until this day. INT: to God unto this Acts 26:22 Prep GRK: τοῦ θεοῦ ἄχρι τῆς ἡμέρας KJV: God, I continue unto this day, INT: God unto the day Acts 27:33 Prep GRK: Ἄχρι δὲ οὗ NAS: Until the day was about KJV: And while the day was coming INT: until moreover which Acts 28:15 Prep GRK: ἀπάντησιν ἡμῖν ἄχρι Ἀππίου Φόρου NAS: from there as far as the Market KJV: to meet us as far as Appii forum, INT: meet us as far as Appius market Romans 1:13 Prep GRK: καὶ ἐκωλύθην ἄχρι τοῦ δεῦρο NAS: so far) so KJV: was let hitherto,) that INT: and was hindered until the present Romans 5:13 Prep GRK: ἄχρι γὰρ νόμου NAS: for until the Law sin KJV: (For until the law sin INT: until indeed law Romans 8:22 Prep GRK: καὶ συνωδίνει ἄχρι τοῦ νῦν NAS: together until now. KJV: travaileth in pain together until now. INT: and travails together until now Romans 11:25 Prep GRK: Ἰσραὴλ γέγονεν ἄχρις οὗ τὸ NAS: to Israel until the fullness KJV: to Israel, until the fulness INT: to Israel has happened until that the Strong's Greek 891 49 Occurrences
ἄχρι — 44 Occ. ἄχρις — 5 Occ.
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