Greek · G2537, G3772, G1093 · unreviewed

καινοὺς δὲ οὐρανοὺς καὶ γῆν καινήν

New (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age · heaven · earth: soil

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καινός G2537 new (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age

Pronunciation kainós

New in quality and freshness rather than merely recent in time; emphasizes novelty of form or character

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οὐρανός G3772 heaven

Pronunciation ouranós

Heaven signifies both the physical sky and God's transcendent dwelling place where divine rule operates.

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γῆ G1093 earth: soil

Pronunciation gē

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What does καινοὺς δὲ οὐρανοὺς καὶ γῆν καινήν (kainous de ouranous kai gēn kainēn) mean in the Bible?

καινός · οὐρανός · γῆ is a Greek word meaning "renewed heavens and earth".

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Meaning

renewed heavens and earth

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Mark 1:27 · Luke 22:20 · Acts 17:19 · 1 Cor 11:25 · 2 Cor 5:17 · Gal 6:15 6×

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Mark 2:21 · John 19:41 2×

Nominative · Plural · Neuter 2 Cor 5:17 1×

Genitive · Singular · Feminine 2 Cor 3:6 · Heb 9:15 · Rev 3:12 3×

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Luke 5:36 2×

Dative · Singular · Neuter Matt 27:60 1×

Dative · Plural · Feminine Mark 16:17 1×

Accusative · Singular · Feminine John 13:34 · Heb 8:8 · Heb 8:13 · 2 Pet 3:13 · 1 John 2:7 · 1 John 2:8 · 2 John 1:5 · Rev 5:9 · Rev 14:3 · Rev 21:1 · Rev 21:2 11×

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 26:29 · Mark 14:25 · Luke 5:36 · Rev 2:17 · Rev 3:12 5×

Accusative · Plural · Masculine Matt 9:17 · Mark 2:22 · Luke 5:38 · 2 Pet 3:13 4×

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Ephesians 4 — Walking Worthy: Unity, Maturity, and the New Life in Christ Galatians 6 — Boasting Only in the Cross: Spirit-Shaped Community and New Creation John 13 — The Servant-Lord, the Washed Disciples, and the New Command of Love John 19 — The Crucified King: Behold the Man, Behold Your King, It Is Finished, and the Pierced Son Luke 15 — The Joy of God over the Lost Being Found Luke 20 — The Rejected Son, the Questioned Authority, and the Lord Who Silences His Opponents Luke 22 — The Passover Betrayal, the New Covenant Meal, and the Suffering Servant King Luke 5 — The Authority of Jesus to Call, Cleanse, Forgive, and Make New Mark 11 — The King Comes to Jerusalem: Fig Tree, Temple Judgment, Faith, Forgiveness, and Authority Mark 13 — Watch and Endure: Temple Judgment, Gospel Witness, Tribulation, the Son of Man, and Readiness Mark 14 — The Son of Man Handed Over: Anointing, Supper, Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, and Denial Mark 15 — The Crucified King: Condemnation, Mockery, Death, Confession, and Burial Mark 2 — The Son of Man Has Authority: Forgiveness, Fellowship, and Lordship Matthew 10 — The Mission of the Twelve, Costly Witness, and Allegiance to Christ Matthew 11 — The Messiah Question, the Rejected Generation, and Rest for the Weary Matthew 12 — The Lord of the Sabbath, the Servant of the Lord, and the Crisis of Unbelief Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 19 — Marriage from Creation, Children Received, Riches Renounced, and the Reward of Following Christ Matthew 20 — The First-Last Kingdom, the Ransom-Giving Son of Man, and Mercy for the Blind Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 23 — Woes upon Hypocritical Leadership and the Lament over Jerusalem Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Matthew 27 — Jesus Condemned, Crucified, Dead, Buried, and Guarded Matthew 28 — The Resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission of the Risen King Matthew 3 — The Forerunner, the Kingdom, and the Beloved Son Matthew 4 — The Tested Son, the Kingdom Proclaimed, and the First Disciples Called Matthew 5 — Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness Matthew 6 — Hidden Righteousness, the Father’s Reward, and Seeking First the Kingdom Matthew 7 — Kingdom Discernment, the Narrow Way, and the Wise Builder Matthew 8 — The Authority of Jesus over Uncleanness, Sickness, Discipleship, Storms, and Demons Matthew 9 — Authority to Forgive, Mercy for Sinners, and Compassion for the Harvest Philippians 3 — Counting All Things Loss and Pressing On Toward Christ

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

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