Topical Encyclopedia
The concept of "constantly" in the Bible often relates to the idea of persistence, steadfastness, and continual devotion in one's faith and actions. This theme is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a consistent and unwavering commitment to God and His commandments.
Prayer and DevotionOne of the most prominent areas where the idea of constancy is highlighted is in prayer. The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to "pray without ceasing" (
1 Thessalonians 5:17). This directive underscores the necessity of maintaining a constant line of communication with God, reflecting a life that is continually oriented towards Him. Similarly, in
Romans 12:12, Paul encourages believers to be "constant in prayer," indicating that prayer should be a regular and enduring practice in the life of a Christian.
Faithfulness in ConductThe Bible also speaks to the need for constancy in one's conduct and moral integrity. In
1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul urges the Corinthians to be "steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord," suggesting that believers should consistently engage in righteous deeds and service. This constancy in action is a reflection of a deep-rooted faith that does not waver despite external circumstances.
Endurance in TrialsConstancy is also associated with enduring trials and tribulations.
James 1:12 states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." Here, constancy is linked with perseverance, highlighting the virtue of remaining faithful and steadfast in the face of adversity.
God's Unchanging NatureWhile humans are called to be constant in their devotion and actions, the Bible also emphasizes the constancy of God Himself. In
Malachi 3:6, God declares, "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." This assurance of God's unchanging nature provides a foundation for believers to trust in His promises and remain constant in their faith.
Love and RelationshipsConstancy is further reflected in the biblical understanding of love and relationships. In
1 Corinthians 13:7, love is described as one that "bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." This passage highlights the enduring and constant nature of true love, which mirrors the steadfast love of God for His people.
ConclusionThe biblical call to constancy is a call to live a life marked by unwavering faith, persistent prayer, moral integrity, and enduring love. It is a reflection of the believer's commitment to God and a response to His unchanging nature and eternal promises.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) With constancy; steadily; continually; perseveringly; without cessation; uniformly.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
CONSTANT; CONSTANTLYkon'-stant, kon'-stant-li: In1 Chronicles 28 (chazaq) meaning "firm," "strong." InProverbs 21:28 the adverb ("constantly") of the King James Version is replaced in the American Standard Revised Version by "shall speak so as to endure," the English Revised Version "unchallenged." the Revised Version (British and American) gives "confidently" for the King James Version "constantly" inActs 12:15Titus 3:8.
Greek
4342. proskartereo -- to attendconstantly... to attend
constantly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proskartereo Phonetic
Spelling: (pros-kar-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I persist Definition: I
...5409. phoreo -- to bearconstantly, to wear
... to bearconstantly, to wear. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: phoreo Phonetic
Spelling: (for-eh'-o) Short Definition: I carry, wear Definition: I carry...
2138a. euparedros --constantly attendant
... 2138, 2138a. euparedros. 2138b .constantly attendant. Transliteration:
euparedros Short Definition: devotion. Word Origin from...
3918a. paredreuo -- to sitconstantly beside
... 3918, 3918a. paredreuo. 3918b . to sitconstantly beside. Transliteration:
paredreuo Short Definition: regularly. Word Origin from...
3918. pareimi -- to sitconstantly beside
... to sitconstantly beside. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pareimi Phonetic
Spelling: (par'-i-mee) Short Definition: I am present, am near Definition: I am...
2138. eupeithes --constantly attendant
...constantly attendant. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eupeithes Phonetic
Spelling: (yoo-pi-thace') Short Definition: compliant Definition: compliant...
1226. diabebaioomai -- to affirm confidently
... affirmconstantly. Middle voice of a compound of dia and bebaioo; to confirm thoroughly
(by words), ie Asseverate -- affirmconstantly. see GREEK dia....
1265. diameno -- to remain, continue
... continue, remain. From dia and meno; to stayconstantly (in being or relation) --
continue, remain. see GREEK dia. see GREEK meno. (diameine) -- 1 Occurrence....
5246. huperogkos -- of excessive weight or size
... 5246 (from 5228 , "beyond" and 3591 , "a swelling") -- properly, "oversized,"
("bloated"); used of a whoconstantly exaggerates, spuing words out from his...
932. basileia -- kingdom, sovereignty, royal power
... Millennium" (G. Archer). [The (932 ) isconstantly used in connection with --
which also extends in various .]. Word Origin from...
Strong's Hebrew
8411. tedira -- continuance... 8410, 8411. tedira. 8412 . continuance. Transliteration: tedira Phonetic
Spelling: (ted-ee-raw') Short Definition:
constantly. Word
...8548. tamid -- continuity
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition continuity NASB Word Usage all times
(1), always (4),constantly (2), continual (26), continually (52), continuously...
5331. netsach -- eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity
... perpetual (3), strength (1), victory (1). always,constantly, end, nevermore,
perpetual, strength, victory. Or netsach {nay'-tsakh}; from...
6041. ani -- poor, afflicted, humble
... From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances (practically the same as anav, although
the marginconstantly disputes this, making anav subjective and aniy...
Library
We areConstantly to Look for the Kingdom of God.
... The Homily. Chap. xii."we areconstantly to look for the kingdom of god.
Let us expect, therefore, hour by hour, the kingdom of...
We areConstantly to Look for the Kingdom of God.
... The Second Epistle of Clement. Chapter XII."We areConstantly to Look
for the Kingdom of God. Let us expect, therefore, hour by...
Whether Christ Ought to have LivedConstantly with his Disciples...
... OF THE MANIFESTATION OF THE RESURRECTION (SIX ARTICLES) Whether Christ ought to
have livedconstantly with His disciples after the Resurrection?...
The Christian Orator isConstantly Dealing with Great Matters.
... Book IV. Chapter 18."The Christian Orator isConstantly Dealing with Great
Matters. 35. Now the author I have quoted could have...
And all the Methods I have Mentioned areConstantly Used by Nearly...
... Book 4 Chapter 7. And all the methods I have mentioned areconstantly
used by nearly every one? 7. And all the methods I have...
A Question Whether the Mind CanConstantly Continue in one and the...
... II. Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter XIII. A question whether the
mind canconstantly continue in one and the same condition....
Bishop Hosius Said: I must not Fail to Speak of a Matter which...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XIV. Bishop Hosius said: I must not
fail to speak of a matter whichconstantly urgeth? (Greek.)...
In this and the Four Following Chapters it is Shewn, by a Minute...
... Minute Analysis of St. John's Gospel, that the Father and Son areConstantly
Spoken of as Distinct Persons. Consider, therefore, how...
That we Ought not to Give up Intercourse with Our Brethren in...
... That we ought not to give up intercourse with our brethren in order to seek after
perfection, but should ratherconstantly cultivate the virtue of patience....
Letter i. Behavior and Manners.
... Her own personal preference, mood, feeling, wereconstantly allowed to control her
conduct; and the deep underlying deficiency in her character was lack of a...
Thesaurus
Constantly (47 Occurrences)... uniformly. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CONSTANT;
CONSTANTLY. kon
... 8.
Multi-Version Concordance
Constantly (47 Occurrences). Mark
...Constant (16 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in contradistinction
to variable. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CONSTANT;CONSTANTLY....
Justice (212 Occurrences)
... and "justice" in the King James Version, the American Standard Revised Version has
changed to "righteous" and "righteousness." It must beconstantly borne in...
Amulet
... thy gates" (Deuteronomy 6:8 f). The only possible sense of these words is that they
were to hold the precepts referred to before their mindsconstantly as if...
Magus
... and that after passing from one body to another, andconstantly meeting with insult,
at last she became a public prostitute, and that this was the lost sheep....
Epistles (2 Occurrences)
... The writer soconstantly lifts up against the error he combats, the simple, sublime
and satisfying facts and principles of the Christian revelation, so lifts...
Intercession (12 Occurrences)
... The request of Hezekiah for the prayers of Isaiah (Isaiah 37:4), and the answer
of the Lord implied in 37:6, recall theconstantly recurring service of Moses...
Quotations
... In their use of the ancient oracles in new setting theyconstantly and confidently
rely upon the unity of the two dispensations, that recorded in the Old...
Vast (54 Occurrences)
... (WEY). John 6:2 A vast multitude followed Him, because they witnessed the miracles
on the sick which He wasconstantly performing. (WEY)....
Unshaken (2 Occurrences)
... Acts 2:25 For David says in reference to Him, "'Iconstantly fixed my eyes upon
the Lord, because He is at my right hand in order that I may continue unshaken....
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