νῦν

nunAdverbG3568

now

From: a primary particle of present time;

Short Definition

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

Full Lexicon Entry

and subst., the present: , απὸ τοῦ ν. (LXX for מֵעַתָּה), ἄχρι τοῦ ν.,; ἕως τοῦ ν. (LXX for עַד עַתָּה),; τὰ ν., as regards the present; with pret., just now, but now; with fut., now, presently,; so with praes., presently, forthwith; καὶ ν. ἀλλὰ ν.; ἔτι ν.; *τότε *(πότε) . . ν. (δέ); ν. ἤδη; ν. οὖν
2.Of logical sequence (often difficult to disting. from the temporal sense; cf. Lft., Notes, 113f.), now, therefore, now, however, as it is
LXX Usage: chiefly for עַתָּה

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

142 times

Appears 142 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
29
Acts
26
Luke
12
Romans
12
1 Corinthians
6

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:20
  • Acts 10:5
  • Ephesians 2:2
  • John 16:22
  • Luke 22:69

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