# 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 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 referring 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 mine will always be reigning."