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The Greek word αἰώνιος (aiṓnios) is an adjective meaning "age-long," "lasting for an indefinite period," or "eternal." It derives from the noun aiṓn (the root for the English word "eon"), which translates to "an age" or "a specific period of time".

This word is used in the Bible. It's usually translated into "everlasting" or "eternal". Some believe that the intention of the writer(s) was to communicate a finite period of time as opposed to "forever". How does the reader know what the writer was communicating?

Thanks in advance.