The term "old-established" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being long-standing, enduring, or firmly rooted is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This idea often relates to traditions, covenants, and the enduring nature of God's promises and His people.

Biblical Context

1. Covenants and Promises: The Bible frequently emphasizes the enduring nature of God's covenants with His people. For instance, God's covenant with Abraham is described as everlasting: "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" (Genesis 17:7). This covenant is foundational and old-established, forming the basis for God's relationship with Israel and, by extension, all believers.

2. Traditions and Laws: The Mosaic Law, given to the Israelites, is another example of an old-established system. It provided a framework for worship, morality, and community life. In Deuteronomy 4:5-6 , Moses instructs the Israelites: "See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations."

3. The Church: In the New Testament, the Church is depicted as a continuation and fulfillment of God's old-established plan for salvation. Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of this new covenant, as described in Ephesians 2:19-20 : "Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone."

4. Wisdom and Instruction: The wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs, often highlights the value of adhering to old-established truths and teachings. Proverbs 22:28 advises, "Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors." This metaphor underscores the importance of respecting and maintaining established truths and principles.

5. God's Eternal Nature: The concept of old-established is also reflected in the eternal nature of God Himself. Psalm 90:2 declares, "Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God." This verse emphasizes God's timeless existence and the enduring nature of His sovereignty.

Theological Implications

The idea of being old-established in the biblical sense often carries a positive connotation, suggesting stability, reliability, and faithfulness. It underscores the importance of adhering to God's eternal truths and the value of traditions that align with His will. The enduring nature of God's promises provides believers with assurance and hope, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith and practice.

In summary, while the specific term "old-established" may not appear in the Bible, the concept is deeply woven into the fabric of biblical teaching, highlighting the enduring nature of God's covenants, laws, and wisdom.

A New Year's Benediction
... You know we talk about some Christian men as being old established Christians. I
do fear there are a great many that are old, who are not established. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/a new years benediction.htm

But the Greeks Will Say that These Accounts are Fabulous...
... them, and the grace which accompanied their words and rendered them effective; and
those who heard them would not have renounced the old-established usages of ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlvii but the greeks.htm

Arrest and Trial of Jesus.
... The members of the council who secretly leaned to him, were absent or did not
vote.[5] The frivolity which characterizes old established aristocracies, did not ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxiv arrest and trial.htm

Sown among Thorns
... So you see these thorns were natives, and old-established natives, and it would
have been well had they been cut up. The thorns were bound to grow. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 34 1888/sown among thorns.htm

Letter vi. To Anastasius, Bishop of Thessalonica.
... He has breathed favourably upon us [49] : that by our decision we may vindicate
our right of cognizance in accordance with old-established tradition and the ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter vi to anastasius bishop.htm

Vehicles of Revelation; Scripture, the Church, Tradition.
... Julius can only reply by invoking an old-established custom of the Church, ratified,
he says, at Nic??a (Can.5?), that the decisions of one Council may be ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/section 4 vehicles of revelation.htm

Christian Sympathy
... such a particular whine and a sanctified unction, that the moment you hear it, you
think, "I will give that man nothing; he is an old established beggar, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/christian sympathy.htm

Hymns of Christian Devotion and Experience.
... He was born of a noble family in or near Dijon, Burgundy, and when only twenty-three
years old established a monastery at Clairvaux, France, over which he ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter iii hymns of christian.htm

Fear Not
... he thinks it easy to fulfill his vow; he doth not count the cost; he reckons it
will be easy to forsake gay companions, to renounce old established habits, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/fear not.htm

Holy violence
... Now, I fear for the most part it is sound asleep. Go where you may, our
churches have come to be old-established businesses. They ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/holy violence.htm

Old-established (1 Occurrence)
Old-established. Oldest, Old-established. Oldness . Multi-Version
Concordance Old-established (1 Occurrence). Acts 21 ...
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Oldest (58 Occurrences)

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Oldness (1 Occurrence)

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Rechabites (4 Occurrences)
... They adhered to the law laid down by Jonadab, and were noted for their fidelity
to the old-established custom of their family in the days of Jeremiah (35); and ...
/r/rechabites.htm - 13k

Repeatedly (28 Occurrences)
... you is that you teach all the Jews among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, and that
you forbid them to circumcise their children or observe old-established customs ...
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Abandon (31 Occurrences)
... you is that you teach all the Jews among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, and that
you forbid them to circumcise their children or observe old-established customs ...
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Forbid (46 Occurrences)
... you is that you teach all the Jews among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, and that
you forbid them to circumcise their children or observe old-established customs ...
/f/forbid.htm - 23k

Observe (216 Occurrences)
... you is that you teach all the Jews among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, and that
you forbid them to circumcise their children or observe old-established customs ...
/o/observe.htm - 38k

Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... eight hours counting as one "long day." Many new modes of observance appear in
post-exilic times in connection with the oldestablished festivals, especially ...
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