Eternity
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Eternity in the Bible?
Eternity is best conceived as the mode of timeless self-existence of the Absolute Ground of the universe, and not merely a negative form of non-temporal or immeasurable time.
SIGNIFICANCE
This concept helps readers understand the nature of God and His relationship with time.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Eternity. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Eternity in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eternity clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Eternity." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eternity/