The Difference Between kosmos and aiōn
Within the Greek of the Bible, kosmos (κόσμος, G2889) and aiōn (αἰών, G165) are related but distinct concepts. kosmos is most often rendered "adorning", while aiōn emphasizes "age". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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κόσμος vs αἰών
kosmos and aiōn
κόσμος
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
G2889
Exegetical Meaning
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)) | Etymology: probably from the base of G2865 (κομίζω); | KJV: adorning, world
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αἰών
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
G165
Exegetical Meaning
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future) | Etymology: from the same as G104 (ἀεί); | KJV: age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end)
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