Immortal; Immortality
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Immortal; Immortality in the Bible?
The biblical concept of immortality refers to the survival of the whole person, including body and soul, after death, with deliverance from the state of death and eternal life in both soul and body.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this concept clarifies the Christian hope of resurrection and distinguishes it from purely spiritual or philosophical notions of the soul's survival.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Immortal; Immortality. 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 Immortal; Immortality in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Immortal; Immortality 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
"Immortal; Immortality." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/immortal-immortality/