# 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 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 referring 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 mine will always be reigning."

(See also: [david](../other/david.md) **·** [everlasting, eternal, eternity](../kt/eternity.md) **·** [reign](../other/reign.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 02:32-33](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/02/32)
* [2 Samuel 03:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2sa/03/28)
* [Daniel 07:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/07/17)
* [Exodus 15:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/15/17)
* [Hebrews 06:19-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/06/19)
* [Hebrews 10:11-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/10/11)
* [Job 04:20-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/04/20)
* [Psalms 021:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/021/003)
* [Revelation 01:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/01/04)
* [Revelation 22:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/22/03)