τανῦν
tanŷn
G3569
SILEX Entry
Definition
An adverb marking the present moment or the current situation; now, at this time, under these circumstances. Used temporally to distinguish current events or realities from past or hypothetical ones, sometimes with a contrastive or logical sense (e.g., 'however, now' or 'so then, now').
Semantic Range
now, at present, under these circumstances, as things stand, so then, in the present moment
Root / Etymology
Compound of τὰ (neuter plural nominative/accusative article 'the things') and νῦν ('now'), i.e., 'the things (concerning) now.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
While τανῦν is based on a compound of the neuter plural article and νῦν ('now'), as an adverb, it functions as a temporal marker and occasionally as a logical connector in argumentation. In classical Greek, τανῦν appears primarily in philosophical and rhetorical contexts to draw attention to present circumstances, often with an implicit contrast to what preceded or as part of an argument's structure. In the New Testament (e.g., 1 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 8:11, 24), it is largely synonymous with the simple νῦν ('now'), though sometimes with a slightly stronger sense of contrast or of moving to a present conclusion after prior discussion. The phrase can mark a turning point or highlight current realities as opposed to prior conditions. Standard English translations often render it simply as 'now,' but this misses the subtle logical or argumentative force it can carry in discourse.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from neuter plural of ὁ and νῦν; the things now, i.e. (adverbially) at present:--(but) now.
Root Family
νῦν (tanŷn) — now, present circumstances, this moment
Word Forms
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