Definition
ἀεί, adv.,
[in LXX: Isaiah 42:14 (מֵעוֹלָם) 51:13 (תָּמִיד), Psalm 95:10, al. ;]
ever;
1. of continuous time, unceasingly, perpetually: Acts 7:51, 2 Corinthians 4:11; 6:10, Titus 1:12, Hebrews 3:10.
2. Of successive occurrences, on every occasion (MM, VGT, see word): 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 1:12.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀεί:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Acts 7:51ἀεὶ · alwaysYou stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
- 2 Corinthians 4:11ἀεὶ · {are} alwaysFor we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.
- 2 Corinthians 6:10ἀεὶ · always…sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
- Titus 1:12ἀεὶ · [are] alwaysAs one of their own prophets has said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
- Hebrews 3:10Ἀεὶ · {are} alwaysTherefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’
- 1 Peter 3:15ἀεὶ · AlwaysBut in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
- 2 Peter 1:12ἀεὶ · alwaysTherefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.