# forever #

## Definition: ##

In the Bible, the term "forever" refers to never-ending time. Sometimes it is used figuratively to mean "a very long time."

* The term "forever and ever" emphasizes that something will always happen or exist.
* The phrase "forever and ever" is a way of expressing what eternity or eternal life is. It also has the idea of time that never ends.
* God said that David's throne would last "forever." This is referred to the fact that David's descendant Jesus will reign as king forever. 

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* This term could also be translated by "always" or "never ending."
* The phrase "will last forever" could also be translated as "always exist" or "will never stop" or "will always continue."
* The emphatic phrase "forever and ever" could also be translated as "for always and always" or "not ever ending" or "which never, ever ends."
* David's throne lasting forever could be translated as "David's descendant will reign forever" or "a descendant of David will always be reigning."

(See also: [David](../other/david.md), [everlasting](../kt/eternity.md), [reign](../other/reign.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 02:32-33](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/02/32)
* [2 Samuel 03:28-30](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/03/28)
* [Daniel 07:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/dan/07/17)
* [Exodus 15:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/exo/15/17)
* [Hebrews 06:19-20](rc://en/tn/help/heb/06/19)
* [Hebrews 10:11-14](rc://en/tn/help/heb/10/11)
* [Job 04:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/job/04/20)
* [Psalms 021:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/psa/021/003)
* [Revelation 01:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/rev/01/04)
* [Revelation 22:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/rev/22/03)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H3117, H4481, H5705, H5331, H5703, H5769, H5865, H5957, G165, G166, G1336

