Refiner Word Study ainon (G137)
G137  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Αἰνών
ainon
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Enon, pr. name, indecl., where Jn. was baptizing, Jn. 3:23*. See PhotoGuide."

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Definition and meaning

What does ainon mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G137
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Enon, pr. name, indecl., where Jn. was baptizing, Jn. 3:23*. See PhotoGuide.

In the original Greek the word is written: Αἰνών

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with ainon

These are the most notable occurrences of ainon (G137) across the King James Bible.

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ainon

What does ainon mean in Greek?

Strong's G137 (ainon) is a Greek word that means: Enon, pr. name, indecl., where Jn. was baptizing, Jn. 3:23*. See PhotoGuide. It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ainon appear in the Bible?

The word ainon (G137) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G137?

Strong's G137 is ainon, a Greek word defined as: Enon, pr. name, indecl., where Jn. was baptizing, Jn. 3:23*. See PhotoGuide.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ainon in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ainon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.