χρόνος (chrónos) — Years Old

Greek word study: χρόνος (chrónos), Strong's G5550. a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G16

GreekStrong's G5550
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Greek word
χρόνος (chrónos)

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a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV translation words: + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while

Where this word appears

Strong's G5550 is tagged on 53 words in 53 verses across 15 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:7 and last appears in Revelation 20:3.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

time ×31a time ×8times ×5the time ×2Delay ×1a period ×1for a period ×1for a time ×1of time ×1the times ×1while ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

χρόνον ×27χρόνος ×7χρόνων ×6χρόνῳ ×5χρόνου ×4χρόνους ×3χρόνοις ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×17Luke ×7John ×41 Peter ×4Revelation ×4Matthew ×3Hebrews ×3Mark ×2

Verses (first 25 of 53)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3118 μακροχρόνιος (makrochrónios), G5549 χρονίζω (chronízō), G5551 χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō).

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Frequently asked questions

What does chrónos (G5550) mean?

A space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.

How is G5550 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5550 as: + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.

How often does χρόνος (chrónos) appear?

Strong's G5550 is tagged on 53 words in 53 verses across 15 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:7 and last appears in Revelation 20:3.