Ever-flowing
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The term "ever-flowing" in the context of the Bible often symbolizes abundance, continuity, and the unending nature of God's provision and blessings. It is a concept that reflects the eternal and inexhaustible nature of God's grace, mercy, and love towards His creation. This imagery is frequently used in Scripture to convey the idea of divine sustenance and spiritual nourishment.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 48:18 : "If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea." Here, the prophet Isaiah uses the imagery of a river to describe the peace and righteousness that flow from obedience to God's commandments. The river, ever-flowing, signifies a continuous and abundant peace that comes from living in accordance with God's will.

2. Amos 5:24 : "But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." In this passage, the prophet Amos calls for justice and righteousness to be as constant and unending as a river. The ever-flowing stream represents the perpetual and unwavering nature of true justice and righteousness, which are central to God's character and expectations for His people.

3. John 7:38 : "Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit as streams of living water that will flow from within believers. This metaphor of ever-flowing water illustrates the continuous and life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, providing spiritual vitality and renewal.

4. Revelation 22:1 : "Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb." In the vision of the New Jerusalem, the river of the water of life flows eternally from the throne of God and the Lamb. This ever-flowing river symbolizes the eternal life and unending blessings that come from God, available to all who dwell in His presence.

Theological Significance:

The concept of "ever-flowing" in the Bible underscores the idea of God's eternal and unchanging nature. It highlights His ability to provide for His people without ceasing, offering spiritual sustenance and renewal. The imagery of rivers and streams serves as a powerful reminder of the abundance of God's grace and the constancy of His promises.

In the Old Testament, the ever-flowing nature of God's justice and righteousness is emphasized, calling believers to reflect these attributes in their lives. In the New Testament, the focus shifts to the ever-flowing presence of the Holy Spirit, which empowers and sustains believers in their walk with Christ.

Overall, the theme of "ever-flowing" in Scripture invites believers to trust in God's unending provision and to seek His presence continually, knowing that He is the source of all life and blessing.
Strong's Hebrew
386. ethan -- perennial, ever-flowing, permanence
... 385, 386. ethan. 387 . perennial, ever-flowing, permanence. Transliteration:
ethan Phonetic Spelling: (ay-thawn') Short Definition: enduring. ...
/hebrew/386.htm - 6k
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The First Homily. On the Annunciation to the Holy virgin Mary.
... And as from the ever-flowing fountain the streams proceed, so also from this
ever-flowing and ever-living fountain does the light of the world proceed, the ...
/.../the first homily on the.htm

The Second Homily. On the Annunciation to the Holy virgin Mary.
... virtue. [520] She is the ever-flowing fountain, wherein the water of life
sprang and produced the Lord's incarnate manifestation. She ...
/.../the second homily on the.htm

Law and Grace.
... Is it thus descends the merit Of the sin-atoning Lamb? Grace, all power to deliver,
Gift of a Creative Giver, Like a full, refreshing river, Ever flowing. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/sovereign grace/chapter v law and grace.htm

Spiritual Hunger Shall be Satisfied
... God can never be exhausted. His fullness is overflowing and ever-flowing.
Then surely it is good to draw nigh to God' (Psalm 73:28). ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/14 spiritual hunger shall be.htm

3D Day. All-Sufficient Grace.
... but never empty. A fountain, "full, flowing, ever flowing, overflowing."
Mark these three ALL's in this precious promise. It is ...
/.../macduff/the faithful promiser/3d day all-sufficient grace.htm

General Service to the Unmercenaries and Wonder-Workers.
... unmercenaries (mentioned by name), grant cures unto all seeking for them, since
ye were made worthy of the greatest gifts from the ever-flowing source, even ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xxvi general service to.htm

That God May be Glorified
... This is the glory of God, that He is the alone and ever-flowing fountain of all
life and goodness and happiness, and that His creatures can have all this only ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/xxxi that god may be.htm

Hidden Manna
... When he was "filled with bitterness, and drunken with wormwood," he still drank
of that ever-flowing river, the streams whereof make glad the city of our God. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/hidden manna.htm

The Peace and Harmony of the Universe.
... hindrance. The ever-flowing fountains, formed both for enjoyment and health,
furnish without fail their breasts for the life of men. ...
/.../chapter xx the peace and harmony.htm

Elijah the Tishbite
... On his way to Samaria, Elijah had passed by ever-flowing streams, hills covered
with verdure, and stately forests that seemed beyond the reach of drought. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 9 elijah the tishbite.htm

Thesaurus
Ever-flowing (4 Occurrences)
Ever-flowing. Ever-changing, Ever-flowing. Evergreen . Multi-Version
Concordance Ever-flowing (4 Occurrences). Deuteronomy ...
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Flowing (123 Occurrences)
... in the underworld. (BBE). Psalms 73:10 For this reason they are full of
bread; and water is everflowing for them. (BBE). Psalms 74 ...
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Liquid (15 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 58:7 Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters;
let them be cut off like the grass by the way. (BBE). ...
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Well-watered (6 Occurrences)
... in dry places he will give you water in full measure, and will make strong your
bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like an ever-flowing spring. ...
/w/well-watered.htm - 8k

Watercourse (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 21:4 and the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto an
ever-flowing watercourse, which is not tilled, nor is it sown, and shall break ...
/w/watercourse.htm - 10k

Fountains (29 Occurrences)
... water? (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Psalms 74:15 You made valleys for fountains
and springs; you made the ever-flowing rivers dry. (BBE). ...
/f/fountains.htm - 15k

Tilled (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 21:4 and the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto an
ever-flowing watercourse, which is not tilled, nor is it sown, and shall break ...
/t/tilled.htm - 8k

Everlasting (192 Occurrences)
... In reality, however, the eternity of God is not simply His filling of ever-flowing
"ages," but rather that aspect of His being in which He is above time; for ...
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Evergreen (1 Occurrence)

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Ever-changing (1 Occurrence)
Ever-changing. Ever-busy, Ever-changing. Ever-flowing . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Ever-busy, Ever-changing. Ever-flowing . Reference Bible.
/e/ever-changing.htm - 6k

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Ever-flowing (4 Occurrences)

Deuteronomy 21:4
and the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto an ever-flowing watercourse, which is not tilled, nor is it sown, and shall break the heifer's neck there in the watercourse;
(DBY)

Psalms 58:7
Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters; let them be cut off like the grass by the way.
(BBE)

Psalms 74:15
You made valleys for fountains and springs; you made the ever-flowing rivers dry.
(BBE DBY JPS NAS RSV)

Amos 5:24
But let the right go rolling on like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
(BBE DBY NAS RSV)

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