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

unto the ages of ages

1. (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.

Synonyms

• for ever and ever
• world without end