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The concept of being "unforgotten" in the Bible is deeply rooted in the assurance of God's remembrance and faithfulness towards His people. Throughout Scripture, the theme of God remembering His covenant and His people is a source of comfort and hope for believers.
Divine RemembranceThe Bible frequently emphasizes that God does not forget His promises or His people. In
Isaiah 49:15-16 , the Lord reassures Israel of His unfailing memory and care: "Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me." This passage highlights the intimate and enduring nature of God's remembrance, likening it to a mother's love for her child.
Covenantal FaithfulnessGod's remembrance is often tied to His covenantal faithfulness. In
Genesis 9:15-16 , after the flood, God establishes a covenant with Noah, saying, "I will remember My covenant between Me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth." Here, the rainbow serves as a sign of God's promise and His commitment to remember His covenant.
Intercession and PrayerThe theme of being unforgotten also appears in the context of prayer and intercession. In
1 Samuel 1:19 , Hannah, who had been barren, is remembered by the Lord: "Elkanah made love to his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her." This divine remembrance results in the birth of Samuel, demonstrating that God hears and responds to the cries of His people.
Divine JusticeGod's remembrance is also associated with His justice. In
Psalm 9:12 , it is written, "For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted." This verse assures believers that God does not overlook injustice or suffering, but will act in due time to uphold righteousness.
Eternal SignificanceThe New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing the eternal significance of being remembered by God. In
Hebrews 6:10 , the author writes, "For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so." This assurance encourages believers to persevere in faith and good works, knowing that their efforts are not in vain.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of being "unforgotten" is a profound reminder of God's unwavering faithfulness, His attentive care, and His ultimate justice. It assures believers that they are always in the mind and heart of God, who remembers His promises and acts according to His perfect will.
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But Suffer it to be So, I Beg You, as You are Lovers of Christ...
... will no longer exist between the sexes, since there would be danger that unlawful
intercourse would creep in if such things remained present andunforgotten....
Field Hymns.
... "HASTEN SINNER, TO BE WISE". Is one of the fewunforgotten hymns of Thomas
Scott, every second line repeating the solemn caution,"....
Lii. "Come, Ye Blessed!"
... Nought but pardon full and free: Nought but his deep love, and merit. Shall now
unforgotten be; Fear hath vanished,. Joy and rapture overflow....
Yet not These Alone Does the Unmeasurable Capacity of My Memory...
... Here also is all, learnt of the liberal sciences and as yetunforgotten; removed
as it were to some inner place, which is yet no place: nor are they the images...
Translation of a Paraphrase of Part of Chap. xxxi. Of Jeremiah, by...
... will. That calls you; come and climb his holy hill. Rise,unforgotten by
thy Lord above,. He loved thee with an everlasting love;...
Letter ccxxi. To the Ber??ans.
... Shall the memory of these and others like them abide for everunforgotten, and shall
not Christ's worshippers concerning whom the Lord says Himself, Them that...
Stockwell. Evening Meditations.
... more. 2 O the lost, theunforgotten, Tho' the world be oft forgot! O the
shrouded and the lonely! In our hearts they perish not....
The Hermit and the Boy
... seemed to separate him from this lad like wastes of the salt, unplumbed, estranging
sea.' Yet as he looked at him he recalled his own happy,unforgotten youth....
Life and Works of Rufinus with Jerome's Apology Against Rufinus.
... will no longer exist between the sexes, since there would be danger that unlawful
intercourse would creep in if such things remained present andunforgotten....
What is the Christian Home?
... Its endearments are ever fresh, as if in the bursting joys of their first experience.
They remainunforgotten in our memories and imperishable in our hearts....
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Unforgotten (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Unforgotten (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 31:21
It shall happen, when many evils and troubles are come on
...Unformed (2 Occurrences)
Unforgiving (2 Occurrences)
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