age, era, time

Definition

Used in this sense the term “age” refers to a time period.

• Other words used to express an extended period of time include “era” and “season.”
• Jesus refers to “this age” as the present time when evil, sin, and disobedience toward God fill the earth.
• There will be a future age when righteousness will reign in a new heaven and a new earth.

Translation Suggestions

• Depending on the context, the term “age” could be translated as “era” or “time period” or “time.”
• The phrase “this present evil age” means “during this time right now when people are very evil.”
• The phrase “end of the age” (used in Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:20) means “end of this period of history” or “end of this present age” and refers to the end of this present age at Jesus’ second coming.

Bible References

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2165, H6256, H6471, G21190, G21210, G22350, G25400, G35680, G41830, G42180, G44550, G51190, G55500, G55510, G56100