Quick Definition
perpetuity
Strong's Definition
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition)
Derivation: from H5710 (עָדָה);
KJV Usage: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.
TWOT Reference: 1565a
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future
1a) ancient (of past time)
1b) for ever (of future time)
1b1) of continuous existence
1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future
1a) ancient (of past time)
1b) for ever (of future time)
1b1) of continuous existence
1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
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BDB Definition:
1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future
1a) ancient (of past time)
1b) for ever (of future time)
1b1) of continuous existence
1c) for ever (of Gods existence)
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H5710
Same Word by TWOT Number: 1565a
Total KJV Occurrences: 55
