Topical Encyclopedia
The term "alway" is an archaic form of the word "always," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version. In the context of Scripture, "alway" conveys the idea of perpetuity, constancy, and unending duration. It is often used to describe the eternal nature of God, His promises, and the expected conduct of believers.
Biblical Usage1.
God's Eternal Nature: The concept of "alway" is frequently associated with the eternal and unchanging nature of God. In
Psalm 90:2 , it is expressed that God is "from everlasting to everlasting," highlighting His timeless existence. The use of "alway" in this context underscores the belief in God's perpetual presence and sovereignty.
2.
Divine Promises: The promises of God are often described as enduring "alway." In
Matthew 28:20 , Jesus assures His disciples, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This promise of Christ's continual presence provides comfort and assurance to believers, emphasizing the unending nature of His commitment to His followers.
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Believers' Conduct: The term "alway" is also used to describe the expected behavior of Christians. In
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 , Paul exhorts believers to "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Here, "alway" signifies a lifestyle of constant joy, prayer, and gratitude, reflecting a heart aligned with God's will.
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Perseverance in Faith: The concept of "alway" is integral to the theme of perseverance in the Christian faith. In
2 Corinthians 4:10 , Paul speaks of "always carrying around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." This passage highlights the continuous nature of living out one's faith, even amidst trials and suffering.
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Eternal Life: The promise of eternal life is another aspect where "alway" is relevant.
John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." The assurance of eternal life for believers is a central tenet of the Christian faith, emphasizing the everlasting nature of God's gift through Jesus Christ.
Theological ImplicationsThe use of "alway" in Scripture carries significant theological implications. It reflects the belief in God's unchanging nature, His eternal promises, and the call for believers to live in a manner that reflects His constancy. The term serves as a reminder of the perpetual relationship between God and His people, encouraging a life of faithfulness, perseverance, and hope in the eternal promises of God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) Always.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ALWAY; ALWAYSol'-way, ol'-waz (archaic and poetic): Properly applied to acts or states perpetually occurring, but not necessarily continuous. In Hebrew, most frequently, tamiydh. In Greek dia pantos, ordinarily expresses continuity. InMatthew 28:20 "alway" the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "always," translation Greek pasas tas hemeras, "all the days," corresponding to the Hebrew idiom similarly rendered inDeuteronomy 5:29;Deuteronomy 6:24;Deuteronomy 11:1;Deuteronomy 28:331 Kings 11:36, etc. Greek aei inActs 7:512 Corinthians 6:10;1 Peter 3:15, means "at every and any time."
Greek
761. asaleutos -- unmoved... immovable). In Heb 12:28, 761 ("unshakeable") underlines how the kingdom of
God because its Kind (Jesus Christ) is
alway in charge! [Heb
...2250. hemera -- day
... by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period
(always defined more or less clearly by the context) -- age, +alway, (mid-)day...
3956. pas -- all, every
... Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every,
the whole -- all (manner of, means),alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever...
1275. diaparatribe -- mutual irritation
... always, continually. From dia and the genitive case of pas; through all time, ie
(adverbially) constantly --alway(-s), continually. see GREEK dia....
3842. pantote -- at all times
... always, evermore. From pas and hote; every when, ie At all times --alway(-s),
ever(-more). see GREEK pas. see GREEK hote. (pantote) -- 41 Occurrences....
Strong's Hebrew
5769. olam -- long duration, antiquity, futurity... time out of mind (past or future), ie (practically) eternity; frequentatively,
adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always --
alway(-s), ancient
...8548. tamid -- continuity
... The regular (daily) sacrifice --alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily,
((n-))ever(-more), perpetual. 8547, 8548. tamid. 8549 . Strong's Numbers.
5331. netsach -- eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity
... subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confidence; but usually (adverbially),
continually (ie To the most distant point of view); --alway(-s), constantly...
Library
February 4. "Lo, I am with YouAlway" (Matt. xxviii. 20).
... FEBRUARY 4. "Lo, I am with youalway" (Matt. xxviii. 20). "Lo, I am with
youalway" (Matthew 28:20). This living Christ is not...
August 16. "I am with YouAlway" (Matt. xxviii. 20).
... AUGUST 16. "I am with youalway" (Matt. xxviii. 20). "I am with youalway"
(Matthew 28:20). Oh, how it helps and comforts us in...
SM Anonymous. Rejoice in the LordAlway.
... Rejoice in the LordAlway. 1 Rejoice in Godalway; When earth looks heavenly bright,
When joy makes glad the livelong day, And peace shuts in the night....
"Lo, I am with YouAlway. "
... II "Lo, I am with youalway.". When I think of all the struggles and
difficulties and failures of which many complain, and know that...
Fourth Sunday in Advent Rejoice in the LordAlway, and Again I Say...
... Fourth Sunday in Advent Rejoice in the Lordalway, and again I say, Rejoice. The
Lord is at hand. Rejoice in the Lordalway, and again I say, Rejoice....
Philippians iv. 7-Apr
... Homily XIV. Philippians iv. 4-7. Philippians iv.4-7 "Rejoice in the Lordalway:
again I will say, Rejoice.... How then saith Paul, "Rejoice in the Lordalway"?...
Children's Christmas Eve
... Book First CCCXX CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE. Rejoice in GODalway,... Will make a
clear new day, rising before the sun. Rejoice in GODalway,....
Vav.
... 45. "So shall Ialway keep Thy law" (ver.44): that is, if Thou wilt not
take the word of Thy truth out of my mouth. "Yea, unto age...
Frederick. 11S.
... I would not livealway; I ask not to stay Where storm after storm rises dark o'er
the way; The few cloudy mornings that dawn on us here Are enough for life's...
Of True Meekness and Adversity: and of the Example of the Saints...
... Truly by mind of a holier thing is the holy man's mind meeked; for whose life soever
thou findest written or hearest told,alway trust it without comparison...
Thesaurus
Alway (26 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Always. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
ALWAY;
ALWAYS.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Alway (26 Occurrences).
...Always (186 Occurrences)
... uniformly; -- opposed to sometimes or occasionally. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia.ALWAY; ALWAYS. ol'-way, ol'-waz (archaic and...
Vanity (100 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS DBY WBS YLT NAS). Job 7:16 I loathe it; I would not livealway:
let me alone; for my days are vanity. (KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)....
Labours (19 Occurrences)
... 28:33 The fruit of thy ground, and all thy labors, shall a nation which thou knowest
not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushedalway; (See JPS)....
Whatsoever (167 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV). Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and, lo, I am with youalway, even unto the end of the world....
Inclined (23 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Psalms 119:112 I have inclined mine heart to
perform thy statutesalway, even unto the end. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)....
Meek (23 Occurrences)
... WBS RSV). Psalms 9:18 For the needy one shall not be forgottenalway; the
hope of the meek shall not perish for ever. (DBY). Psalms...
Prosperous (26 Occurrences)
... shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper
in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and robbedalway, and there...
Bellies (2 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Titus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians
arealway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. (KJV WBS YLT)....
Cretians (1 Occurrence)
... Cretians (1 Occurrence). Titus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own,
said, The Cretians arealway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. (KJV WBS)....
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