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G5550

χρόνος

chrónos [khron'-os] Noun
Core meaningtime

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5550

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

KJV usage: :--+ years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.
Etymology: of uncertain derivation;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

time, whether in respect of duration or a definite point of its lapse, Mt. 2:7; 25:19 freq.; an epoch, era, marked duration, Acts 1:7; 1 Thess. 5:1

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