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The concept of permanence in the Bible often relates to the eternal nature of God, His promises, and His kingdom. The term "permanent" itself may not frequently appear in the text, but the idea is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the unchanging and everlasting aspects of God's character and His covenant with humanity.
God's Eternal NatureThe Bible consistently affirms the eternal and unchanging nature of God. In
Malachi 3:6, the Lord declares, "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." This verse highlights God's immutability, a key aspect of His permanence. Similarly, in
Hebrews 13:8, it is stated, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever," underscoring the eternal constancy of Christ.
Eternal Promises and CovenantsGod's promises are depicted as permanent and reliable. In
Genesis 17:7, God establishes an everlasting covenant with Abraham, saying, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." This covenant is a testament to the enduring nature of God's commitments.
The permanence of God's word is also emphasized in
Isaiah 40:8: "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." This verse assures believers of the unchanging truth and reliability of Scripture.
The Eternal KingdomThe Bible speaks of God's kingdom as everlasting. In
Daniel 7:14, it is prophesied, "And to Him was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him; His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed." This vision of an eternal kingdom reflects the ultimate permanence of God's reign.
Eternal LifeThe New Testament frequently addresses the concept of eternal life, a permanent state granted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. In
John 3:16, it is written, "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." This promise of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian hope and assurance.
The Permanence of Love1 Corinthians 13:13 highlights the enduring nature of love: "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love." Love, as described in this passage, is a permanent virtue that transcends temporal circumstances and reflects the eternal character of God.
ConclusionWhile the Bible may not frequently use the word "permanent," the concept is integral to its message. The eternal nature of God, His unchanging promises, the everlasting kingdom, and the promise of eternal life all underscore the theme of permanence in Scripture.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a permanent impression.
Greek
4347. proskollao -- to glue to, fig. to cleave to... 4347 (literally, "glue to another") suggests "a more
permanent association,
focusing upon " (, 1, 448, fn 5; so also in Plato).
...3887. parameno -- to remain beside or near
... abide, continue. From para and meno; to stay near, ie Remain (literally, tarry;
or figuratively, bepermanent, persevere) -- abide, continue. see GREEK para....
263. amarantos -- unfading
... unfading,permanent. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of
maraino; unfading, ie (by implication) perpetual -- that fadeth not away....
2730. katoikeo -- to inhabit, to settle
... 2730 (from 2596 , ", according to," intensifying 3611 , "dwell, reside") -- properly,
settle as apermanent resident, ie in a () dwelling place as one's...
88. adialeiptos -- incessant
... From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of a compound of dia and leipo;
unintermitted, iePermanent -- without ceasing, continual. see GREEK a....
179. akatalutos -- indissoluble
... endless. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of kataluo; indissoluble,
ie (figuratively)permanent -- endless. see GREEK a. see GREEK kataluo....
Strong's Hebrew
5769. olam -- long duration, antiquity, futurity... 1), forever* (70), forevermore* (1), lasting (1), long (2), long ago (3), long past
(1), long time (3), never* (17), old (11),
permanent (10), permanently (1
...388. Ethanim -- (month of) "steady flowings," the seventh month in...
... Ethanim. Plural of 'eythan; always with the article; thepermanent brooks; Ethanim,
the name of a month -- Ethanim. see HEBREW 'eythan. 387, 388....
6726. Tsiyyon -- a mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer.
... Zion. The same (regularly) as tsiyuwn; Tsijon (as apermanent capital), a mountain
of Jerusalem -- Zion. see HEBREW tsiyuwn. 6725, 6726. Tsiyyon. 6727 ....
4496. menuchah -- resting place, rest
... of manoach Definition resting place, rest NASB Word Usage comforting (1),permanent
(1), place (1), place of rest (1), quartermaster* (1), quiet (1), rest (8...
387. Ethan -- "permanence," an Israelite name
... name NASB Word Usage Ethan (7). Ethan. The same as 'eythan;permanent; Ethan, the
name of four Israelites -- Ethan. see HEBREW 'eythan. 386, 387. Ethan. 388...
4033. magor -- a sojourning place, dwelling place, a sojourning
... Or magur {maw-goor'}; from guwr in the sense of lodging; a temporary abode; by
extension, apermanent residence -- dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a...
386. ethan -- perennial, ever-flowing, permanence
... Or (shortened) ethan {ay-thawn'}; from an unused root (meaning to continue); permanence;
hence (concrete)permanent; specifically a chieftain -- hard, mighty...
7011. qayyam -- enduring
... steadfast, sure. (Aramaic) from quwm;permanent (as rising firmly) -- stedfast,
sure. see HEBREW quwm. 7010, 7011. qayyam. 7012 . Strong's Numbers.
539. aman -- to confirm, support
... properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to
render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to bepermanent or quiet...
5329. natsach -- preeminent or enduring
... ie To be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its
music); also (as denominative from netsach), to bepermanent -- excel, chief...
Library
The Origin andPermanent Value of the Old Testament
The Origin &Permanent Value of the Old Testament. <. The Origin &
Permanent Value of the Old Testament Charles Foster Kent....
The Passing and thePermanent
... THE PASSING AND THEPERMANENT. 'For the mountains shall depart, and the hills
be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from thee...
Antecedents ofPermanent Christian Colonization --The...
... CHAPTER IV. ANTECEDENTS OFPERMANENT CHRISTIAN COLONIZATION"THE
DISINTEGRATION OF CHRISTENDOM"CONTROVERSIES"PERSECUTIONS....
ThePermanent Significance of the Old Testament
... CHAPTER VI THEPERMANENT SIGNIFICANCE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. In the opening
paragraphs of Chapter I, attention is called to the unique...
Period ii. The Church from thePermanent Division of the Empire...
... The Church From ThePermanent Division Of The Empire Until The Collapse Of The Western
Empire And The First Schism Between The East And The West, Or Until...
The Origin andPermanent Value of the Old Testament
The Origin &Permanent Value of the Old Testament. <.... Title Page. THE ORIGIN
ANDPERMANENT VALUE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT BY. CHARLES FOSTER KENT, PH.D....
"Amongst Our Other Regulations for thePermanent Advantage of the...
... Chap. XXXIV. "Amongst our other regulations for thepermanent advantage
of the commonweal? "Amongst our other regulations for...
But Since Nothing Belonging to Human Nature isPermanent...
... Chapter XXXII. But since nothing belonging to human nature ispermanent?
But since nothing belonging to human nature ispermanent...
Verse 1. Let Him Kiss Me with the Kisses of his Mouth.
... THIS kiss, which the soul desires of its God, is essential union, or a real,
permanent and lasting possession of its divine object....
Strength and Indwelling.
... This is to be apermanent indwelling and not a mere passing stay, just as believers
together are described as a temple for God'spermanent habitation (ch....
Thesaurus
Permanent (19 Occurrences)... or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved;
abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a
permanent impression.
...Righteousness (442 Occurrences)
... to a standard: righteousness, "the state of him who is such as he ought to be"
(Thayer)): 1. Double Aspect of Righteousness: Changing andPermanent 2. Social...
Ordinance (89 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A rule established by authority; apermanent rule of action; a statute,
law, regulation, rescript, or accepted usage; an edict or decree; esp., a local...
Transient (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Passing before the sight or perception and then disappearing; of short duration;
notpermanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing...
Transfiguration
... whereupon Peter impetuously demanded tents to be set up for Jesus and His heavenly
visitants that the stay might be prolonged and, if possible, madepermanent....
Permanently (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In apermanent manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Permanently (5 Occurrences). John 8:35 Now a slave...
Stand (542 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) To remain without ruin or injury; to hold good against tendencies to impair
or injure; to bepermanent; to endure; to last; hence, to find endurance...
Settle (63 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) To place in a fixed orpermanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable;
to establish; to fix; esp., to establish in life; to fix in business, in a...
Stock (16 Occurrences)
... to fill it with goods; to stock a farm, that is, to supply it with cattle and tools;
to stock land, that is, to occupy it with apermanent growth, especially...
Set (6715 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To fix firmly; to make fast,permanent, or stable; to render motionless;
to give an unchanging place, form, or condition to....
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