Strong’s G1336 · Greek

διηνεκής
diēnekḗs

Definition

carried through, i.e. (adverbially with G1519 (εἰς) and G3588 (ὁ) prefixed) perpetually

Etymology

neuter of a compound of G1223 (διά) and a derivative of an alternate of G5342 (φέρω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • + continually
  • for ever

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