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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."

(See also: david, everlasting, eternal, eternity, reign)

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