unto the ages of ages
English
Alternative forms
- unto ages of ages
Etymology
Calque of Ancient Greek εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων (eis toùs aiônas tôn aiṓnōn).
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
- (formal, idiomatic) For all time, forever.
Usage notes
- Traditionally used in Eastern Christian liturgy to translate εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων (eis toùs aiônas tôn aiṓnōn), where western traditions have world without end or for ever and ever.