Perennially
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The term "perennially" refers to something that is enduring, everlasting, or continually recurring. In a biblical context, this concept is often associated with the eternal nature of God, His promises, and the enduring qualities of His Word and Kingdom.

Eternal Nature of God

The Bible frequently emphasizes the eternal nature of God, highlighting His existence beyond time and His unchanging character. In Psalm 90:2 , it is written, "Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God." This verse underscores the perennial existence of God, affirming that He has always been and will always be.

Enduring Promises

God's promises are described as everlasting, reflecting His faithfulness and the certainty of His Word. In Isaiah 40:8 , it is stated, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." This passage illustrates the perennial nature of God's promises, contrasting the temporary nature of the world with the enduring truth of His Word.

Eternal Life

The concept of eternal life is central to Christian theology, representing the perennial life offered through faith in Jesus Christ. In John 3:16 , the promise of eternal life is clearly articulated: "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 verse highlights the perpetual life available to believers, a life that transcends earthly existence.

The Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God is described as an everlasting dominion, reflecting its perennial nature. 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 prophecy points to the eternal reign of Christ, whose kingdom is unending.

Perennial Worship

Worship of God is depicted as an eternal activity, both in the present and in the life to come. Revelation 4:8 provides a glimpse of this perpetual worship: "Day and night they never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!'" This scene from heaven illustrates the continuous and everlasting worship of God by His creation.

Conclusion

The concept of "perennially" in the Bible is intricately linked to the eternal and unchanging nature of God, His promises, and His Kingdom. It serves as a reminder of the enduring truths of the Christian faith and the everlasting hope found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In a perennial manner.
Strong's Hebrew
386. ethan -- perennial, ever-flowing, permanence
... Definition perennial, ever-flowing, permanence NASB Word Usage enduring (3),
ever-flowing (2), firm (1), hard (1), normal state (1), perennially (2), running ...
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The Book of Life
... revelation there must be an approach to the Bible as a Book of Life in the sense
that its teachings came out of life and that they were perennially used to ...
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Preface
... the divine through a human life, rather than through a series of propositions which
formulate truth (Hebrews 1:1-4). The most perennially refreshing influence ...
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The Lame Man at the Temple Gate.
... little to anyone's outward comfort is always worth doing; but to impart to another
what becomes life and strength and encouragement perennially within himself ...
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Blemished Offerings
... How strong, how perennially active, how delighting in sacrifice and service, what
a felt source of blessedness is the love that knits many husbands and wives ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/blemished offerings.htm

Book ii. --Of the Harmony of the Old and New Laws.
... Nay: but Almighty God,. The heaven's and earth's Creator, infinite, [1415]. Living,
and perfect, and perennially. 130 Dwelling in light, is not appeased by these ...
/.../fathers of the third century tertullian appendix/book ii of the harmony of.htm

The Making of the King James Version; Its
... for better discipline in the Church, for the omission of so many detailed requirements
of rites and ceremonies, and for that perennially desired reform ...
/.../mcafee/study of the king james bible/lecture ii the making of.htm

Jesus at the Well.
... The "living water," water that fails not while it quenches thirst, but flows right
on perennially, is taken by the Savior as a symbol of himself, the one who ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/jesus at the well.htm

Thesaurus
Perennially (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a perennial manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Perennially (2 Occurrences). Jeremiah 49:19 See ...
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Peres (2 Occurrences)

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Perennial (3 Occurrences)

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Candle (16 Occurrences)
... so universally found in oriental languages by which the continued prosperity of
the individual or the family is set forth by the perennially burning lamp (see ...
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Candlestick (34 Occurrences)
... so universally found in oriental languages by which the continued prosperity of
the individual or the family is set forth by the perennially burning lamp (see ...
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Graecia
...Perennially active volcanoes are nowhere found in Greece, but new formations due
to volcanic action are most clearly seen on the island of Them among the ...
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Greece (15 Occurrences)
...Perennially active volcanoes are nowhere found in Greece, but new formations due
to volcanic action are most clearly seen on the island of Them among the ...
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Concordance
Perennially (2 Occurrences)

Jeremiah 49:19
See, he will come up like a lion from the thick growth of Jordan against the resting-place of Teman: but I will suddenly make him go in flight from her; and I will put over her the man of my selection: for who is like me? and who will put forward his cause against me? and what keeper of sheep will be able to keep his place before me?
(See NAS)

Jeremiah 50:44
See, he will come up like a lion from the thick growth of Jordan against the resting-place of Teman: but I will suddenly make them go in flight from her; and I will put over her the man of my selection: for who is like me? and who will put forward his cause against me? and what keeper of sheep will keep his place before me?
(See NAS)

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