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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, everlasting, reign)
Bible References:
- 1 Kings 02:32-33
- 2 Samuel 03:28-30
- Daniel 07:17-18
- Exodus 15:17-18
- Hebrews 06:19-20
- Hebrews 10:11-14
- Job 04:20-21
- Psalms 021:3-4
- Revelation 01:4-6
- Revelation 22:3-5
Word Data:##
- Strong's: H3117, H4481, H5705, H5331, H5703, H5769, H5865, H5957, G165, G166, G1336