ἀήρ

aērNoun (Masculine)G0109

air

From: from (to breathe unconsciously, i.e. respire;

Short Definition

by analogy, to blow); "air" (as naturally circumambient)

Full Lexicon Entry

in Hom., Hes., the lower air which surrounds the earth, as opposite to the purer *αἰθήρ *of the higher regions; generally, air : of the air as the realm of demons; ἀ. δέρειν, of striving to no purpose; εἰς ἀ. λαλεῖν, of speaking without effect, not being understood.
LXX Usage: (= (18):11 שׁחק), Wi .8

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
Revelation
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Acts
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:9
  • 1 Corinthians 9:26
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:17
  • Acts 22:23
  • Ephesians 2:2

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