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The concept of "unlimited" in the Bible often pertains to the infinite nature and attributes of God, His power, wisdom, and love. While the term "unlimited" itself may not frequently appear in the biblical text, the idea is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the boundless nature of God and His works.

God's Infinite Nature

The Bible consistently portrays God as infinite and beyond human comprehension. In Isaiah 40:28 , it is written, "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out." This passage highlights God's eternal existence and limitless understanding, emphasizing that He is not constrained by time or human limitations.

Unlimited Power

God's omnipotence is a central theme in Scripture, demonstrating His unlimited power over creation. In Jeremiah 32:17 , the prophet declares, "Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You." This verse underscores the belief that God's power is without limit, capable of accomplishing anything according to His will.

Unlimited Wisdom

The wisdom of God is portrayed as infinite and unsearchable. Romans 11:33 states, "O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and untraceable His ways!" This passage reflects the understanding that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding, guiding His perfect plans and purposes.

Unlimited Love

God's love is described as immeasurable and unfailing. Ephesians 3:18-19 speaks to this boundless love: "may have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth of His love, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." The apostle Paul emphasizes that God's love is beyond human comprehension, yet it is accessible to believers through Christ.

Unlimited Grace and Mercy

The grace and mercy of God are also depicted as limitless. In Lamentations 3:22-23 , it is written, "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" This passage reassures believers of the inexhaustible nature of God's mercy and faithfulness, renewed daily for His people.

Unlimited Provision

God's provision for His people is another aspect of His unlimited nature. Philippians 4:19 promises, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." This assurance reflects the belief that God, in His infinite resources, will meet the needs of His children.

Unlimited Kingdom

The kingdom of God is described as everlasting and without end. In Daniel 7:14 , it is prophesied, "And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language 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 vision of an eternal kingdom underscores the unlimited reign of God.

In summary, the concept of "unlimited" in the Bible is intricately linked to the divine attributes of God, illustrating His infinite power, wisdom, love, grace, mercy, provision, and eternal kingdom. These characteristics affirm the belief in a God who transcends human limitations and offers boundless blessings to His creation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (a.) Unconstrained; having no bounds; boundless; as, an unlimited expanse of ocean.

2. (a.) Undefined; indefinite; not bounded by proper exceptions; as, unlimited terms.

3. (a.) Unconfined; not restrained; unrestricted.

Greek
5553. chrusion -- a piece of gold, gold
... see there). The noun form 5553 () focuses on the (effects) that go with
"unlimited ability to purchase (acquire).". 696 ("silver") was ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5553.htm - 7k
Library

Sixth Tractate. On Numbers.
... infinity? Objects of sense are not unlimited and therefore the Number applying
to them cannot be so. ... But how explain the unlimited? It ...
//christianbookshelf.org/plotinus/the six enneads/sixth tractate on numbers.htm

The Life that Can Pray
... heaven? This, and nothing less, is indeed what is meant. It is to such that
the unlimited prayer promises of the parable are given. It ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter v the life that.htm

Sanctions of Moral Law, Natural and Governmental.
... Hence it follows, that refusal to will this good is a violation of infinite or
unlimited obligation, and, consequently involves unlimited guilt. ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xix sanctions of moral.htm

Concerning Angels.
... They are not hemmed in by walls and doors, and bars and seals, for they
are quite unlimited. Unlimited, I repeat, for it is not ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter iii concerning angels.htm

He Does Wrong in Making the Being of the Father Alone Proper and ...
... But if the Divine and unalterable nature is incapable of degeneracy, as even our
foes allow, we must regard it as absolutely unlimited in its goodness: and the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 15 he does wrong.htm

Appendix iv
... Again, they agree as to the right of unlimited combination of passages of Scripture:
Because in Galatians 1:16, "Flesh and Blood" can be referred to Judaism ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/harnack/the origin of the new testament/appendix iv.htm

Praying Men at a Premium
... His prayers. The possibilities of His praying were unlimited and the
possibilities of His ministry were in keeping. The necessity ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the weapon of prayer/vi praying men at a.htm

Twenty-Fourth Lesson. In My Name;'
... is, met together in my Name.' Here in His parting words, He repeats the word
unceasingly in connection with those promises of unlimited meaning, Whatsoever ...
/.../murray/with christ in the school of prayer/twenty-fourth lesson in my name.htm

Christ's Kingly Office
... Well may he be called King of kings,' for he has an unlimited power. The power
of other kings is limited, but Christ's power is unlimited. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/5 christs kingly office.htm

Whether a Religious Order Can be Established for Preaching or ...
... Objection 3: Further, it seems unfitting that the authority to preach and hear
confessions should be committed to an unlimited number of men; and there is no ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a religious order can 2.htm

Thesaurus
Unlimited (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Unconstrained; having no bounds; boundless;
as, an unlimited expanse of ocean. ...Unlimited (1 Occurrence). ...
/u/unlimited.htm - 7k

Omnipotence (2 Occurrences)
... (n.) Unlimited power; universal power. Int. ... Statements in which the absolutely
unlimited extent of this power is explicitly affirmed are rare. ...
/o/omnipotence.htm - 24k

Eternal (166 Occurrences)
... 1. `Olam: In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word `olam is used for "eternity," sometimes
in the sense of unlimited duration, sometimes in the sense of a cycle ...
/e/eternal.htm - 46k

Unchangeableness (1 Occurrence)
... perfect and absolute or self-existent Being, God is exalted far above the possibility
of change, because He is independent, self-existent and unlimited by all ...
/u/unchangeableness.htm - 27k

Universal (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to the universe; extending to, including, or affecting,
the whole number, quantity, or space; unlimited; general; all-reaching; all ...
/u/universal.htm - 9k

Unchangeable (4 Occurrences)
... perfect and absolute or self-existent Being, God is exalted far above the possibility
of change, because He is independent, self-existent and unlimited by all ...
/u/unchangeable.htm - 28k

Omnipotent (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Unlimited in ability; all-powerful; almighty;
as, the Being that can create worlds must be omnipotent. ...
/o/omnipotent.htm - 7k

Infinitude
... 1. (n.) The quality or state of being infinite, or without limits; infiniteness.
2. (n.) Infinite extent; unlimited space; immensity; infinity. ...
/i/infinitude.htm - 12k

Infinite (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Unlimited or boundless, in time or space;
as, infinite duration or distance. 2. (a.) Without limit ...
/i/infinite.htm - 15k

Unlike (13 Occurrences)

/u/unlike.htm - 10k

Resources
What are the implications of God being infinite, unlimited, and unmeasurable? | GotQuestions.org

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited? | GotQuestions.org

Limited atonement-is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org

Unlimited: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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