Definitions for: Eon

[n] (in Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
[n] an immeasurably long period of time
[n] the longest division of geological time; two or more eras

Webster (1913) Definition: E"on, AEon [AE]"on, n. [L. aeon, fr. Gr. a'iwn space or
period of time, lifetime, age; akin to L. aevum. See Age.]
1. An immeasurable or infinite space of time; eternity; a
long space of time; an age.

The eons of geological time. --Huxley.

2. (Gnostic Philos.) One of the embodiments of the divine
attributes of the Eternal Being.

Among the higher [AE]ons are Mind, Reason, Power,
Truth, and Life. --Am. Cyc.

Note: Eons were considered to be emanations sent forth by God
from the depths of His grand solitude to fulfill
various functions in the material and spiritual
universe.

Synonyms: aeon, aeon

See Also: age, era, geologic time, geological era, geological time, long time, spiritual being, supernatural being, years

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