νῦν
nun
now
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Greek word νῦν (nun) is a versatile term that translates to "now" in English. With 150 occurrences in the Bible, it is a frequently used word that conveys a sense of immediacy and present time. Its meaning is straightforward, simply indicating the current moment or situation. In terms of usage, νῦν is often employed to emphasize the importance or relevance of a particular event, situation, or statement. It can be used to express a sense of urgency, highlight a contrast, or draw attention to a particular aspect of a situation. For example, in the phrase "νῦν δὲ" (but now), it is used to contrast with a previous statement or situation. The significance of νῦν lies in its ability to create a sense of tension or emphasis in a sentence or passage. By drawing attention to the present moment, it can help to clarify the meaning or importance of a particular event or situation. Its frequent use in the Bible highlights its importance in conveying the message and themes of the text.
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Occurrences in Scripture
150 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, neither in this age, nor in that which is to come.
Matthew 24:21for then there will be great suffering, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be.
Matthew 26:65Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.
Matthew 27:42“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
Matthew 27:43He trusts in God. Let God deliver him now, if he wants him; for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ”
Mark 10:30but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time: houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life.
Mark 13:19For in those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.
Mark 15:32Let the Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe him.” Those who were crucified with him also insulted him.
Luke 1:48for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.
Luke 2:29“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
Luke 5:10and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”
Luke 6:21Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Luke 6:21Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Luke 6:25Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Luke 6:25Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Luke 11:39The Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.
Luke 12:52For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
Luke 16:25“But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and Lazarus, in the same way, bad things. But here he is now comforted, and you are in anguish.
Luke 19:42saying, “If you, even you, had known today the things which belong to your peace! But now, they are hidden from your eyes.
Luke 22:18for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”
Luke 22:36Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
Luke 22:69From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
John 2:8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it.
John 4:18for you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband. This you have said truly.”
John 4:23But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers.
John 5:25Most certainly I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God’s voice; and those who hear will live.
John 6:42They said, “Isn’t this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then does he say, ‘I have come down out of heaven?’ ”
John 8:11She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.”
John 8:40But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham didn’t do this.
John 8:52Then the Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, as did the prophets; and you say, ‘If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.’
John 9:21but how he now sees, we don’t know; or who opened his eyes, we don’t know. He is of age. Ask him. He will speak for himself.”
John 9:41Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains.
John 11:8The disciples asked him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just trying to stone you. Are you going there again?”
John 11:22Even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.”
John 12:27“Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this time?’ But I came to this time for this cause.
John 12:31Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
John 12:31Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
John 13:31When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.
John 13:36Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow afterwards.”
John 14:29Now I have told you before it happens so that when it happens, you may believe.
John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
John 15:24If I hadn’t done among them the works which no one else did, they wouldn’t have had sin. But now they have seen and also hated both me and my Father.
John 16:5But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’
John 16:22Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
John 16:29His disciples said to him, “Behold, now you are speaking plainly, and using no figures of speech.
John 16:30Now we know that you know all things, and don’t need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.”
John 16:32Behold, the time is coming, yes, and has now come, that you will be scattered, everyone to his own place, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
John 17:5Now, Father, glorify me with your own self with the glory which I had with you before the world existed.
John 17:7Now they have known that all things whatever you have given me are from you,
John 17:13But now I come to you, and I say these things in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.