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In biblical terms, the concept of "prolonged" often relates to the extension of time, life, or circumstances, and is frequently associated with God's blessings, judgments, or the endurance of trials. The idea of prolongation can be seen in various contexts throughout Scripture, reflecting both divine favor and human responsibility.
Prolongation of LifeOne of the most direct references to the prolongation of life is found in the context of obedience to God's commandments. In
Deuteronomy 5:33 , it is written, "Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess." Here, the prolongation of life is directly linked to adherence to God's laws, suggesting that obedience brings about divine favor and longevity.
Similarly,
Proverbs 3:1-2 states, "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life." This passage emphasizes the wisdom of following God's instructions as a means to extend one's life and experience peace.
Prolongation of JudgmentConversely, the Bible also speaks of the prolongation of judgment as a consequence of disobedience. In the prophetic literature, the extension of judgment is often a result of persistent sin and rebellion against God. For instance, in
Ezekiel 12:22-23 , the Lord addresses the proverb in Israel that says, "The days go by, and every vision fails." God responds by declaring that He will put an end to this saying and that His words will no longer be delayed, indicating that the time of prolonged judgment will come to fruition.
Prolongation of TrialsThe theme of prolonged trials is evident in the experiences of biblical figures such as Job. Job's suffering was extended over a significant period, testing his faith and endurance. In
Job 7:3 , he laments, "So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed to me." Despite the prolonged nature of his trials, Job's account ultimately demonstrates the sovereignty of God and the eventual restoration that comes to those who remain faithful.
Prolongation of God's PatienceThe Bible also highlights the prolongation of God's patience as an expression of His mercy and desire for repentance. In
2 Peter 3:9 , it is written, "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." This passage underscores the idea that God's delay in executing judgment is an opportunity for humanity to turn back to Him.
Prolongation in Eschatological ContextIn eschatological terms, the concept of prolongation can be seen in the anticipation of Christ's return. Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant and faithful, understanding that the perceived delay is part of God's divine plan.
Matthew 24:13 states, "But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved," highlighting the importance of enduring faith in the face of prolonged waiting for the fulfillment of God's promises.
Throughout Scripture, the theme of prolongation serves as a reminder of the interplay between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, illustrating how God's timing and purposes are ultimately for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (
Romans 8:28).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Prolong.
Greek
3660. omnuo -- to swear, take an oath ... A
prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another
prolonged form
omoo (om-o'-o) is used in certain tenses; to swear, ie Take (or declare on
... 3685. oninemi -- to profit, help
... A prolonged form of an apparently primary verb (onomai, to slur); for which another
prolonged form (onao) is used as an alternate in some tenses (unless indeed ...
1510. eimi -- I exist, I am
... The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and
defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic) -- am, have been, X it is I ...
1166. deiknumi -- to show
... show. A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show
(literally or figuratively) -- shew. (deiknuein) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
4486. rhegnumi -- to break apart, by ext. to throw down
... Or rhesso (hrace'-so) both prolonged forms of rheko (which appears only in certain
forms, and is itself probably a strengthened form of agnumi (see in katagnumi ...
4482. rheo -- to flow
... flow. A primary verb; for some tenses of which a prolonged form rheuo (hryoo'-o)
is used to flow ("run"; as water) -- flow. (errethesan) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
2042. erethizo -- to stir up
... provoke. From a presumed prolonged form of eris; to stimulate (especially to anger) --
provoke. see GREEK eris. (erethizete) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
2476. histemi -- to make to stand, to stand
... A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o (of the same meaning, and used for it
in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various ...
4160. poieo -- to make, do
... Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide
application, more or less direct) -- abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge ...
4483 -- command, make, say, speak of.
... For certain tenses of which a prolonged form ereo (er-eh'-o) is used; and both as
alternate for epo; perhaps akin (or identical) with rheo (through the idea of ...
Strong's Hebrew
754. arka -- lengthening, prolonged... 753, 754. arka. 755 . lengthening,
prolonged. Transliteration: arka Phonetic
Spelling: (ar-kaw') Short Definition: extension.
... lengthening,
prolonged.
... 1654. Geshem -- an opponent of Nehemiah
... Geshem, Gashmu. Or (prolonged) Gashmuw {gash-moo'}; the same as geshem; Geshem or
Gashmu, an Arabian -- Geshem, Gashmu. see HEBREW geshem. 1653, 1654. ...
4124. Moab -- a son of Lot,also his desc. and the territory where ...
... Moab. From a prolonged form of the prepositional prefix m- and 'ab; from (her (the
mother's)) father; Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and ...
138. Adoniyyahu -- "my Lord is Yahweh," the name of several ...
... Original (prolonged) dadoniyahuw {ad-o-nee- yaw'-hoo}; from 'adown and Yahh; lord
(ie Worshipper) of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites -- Adonijah. ...
223. Uwriyah -- "flame of Yah," the name of a Hittite and of two ...
... Or (prolonged) Uwriyahuw {oo-ree-yaw'-hoo}; from 'uwr and Yahh; flame of Jah; Urijah,
the name of one Hittite and five Israelites -- Uriah, Urijah. ...
1565. galmud -- hard, barren
... desolate, solitary. Probably by prolonged from galam; sterile (as wrapped up too
hard); figuratively, desolate -- desolate, solitary. see HEBREW galam. ...
283. Achyo -- "brotherly," the name of several Israelites
... NASB Word Usage Ahio (6). Ahio. Prolonged from 'ach; brotherly; Achio, the name
of three Israelites -- Ahio. see HEBREW 'ach. 282, 283. Achyo. 284 . ...
1797. dikken -- this, that.
... Word Origin (Aramaic) from dek Definition this, that. same, that, this (Aramaic)
prolonged from dek; this -- same, that, this. see HEBREW dek. 1796, 1797. ...
1141. Benayahu -- "Yah has built up," the name of several ...
... Benaiah. Or (prolonged) Bnayahuw {ben-aw-yaw'-hoo}; from banah and Yahh; Jah has
built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites -- Benaiah. see HEBREW banah. ...
1945. hoy -- ah! alas! ha!
... NASB Word Usage Ah (2), alas (11), ho (2), ho there (1), woe (34). ah, alas, ho,
O, woe. A prolonged form of how (akin to 'owy); oh! -- ah, alas, ho, O, woe. ...
Library
Prolonged Agony
... BOOK V CHAPTER L PROLONGED AGONY. The history of the Byzantine Empire is
a monotonous story of the intrigues of priests, women, and ...
The Prolonged Life of the Ancients, the Translation of Elijah and ...
... Against Heresies: Book V Chapter V."The prolonged life of the ancients, the translation
of Elijah and of Enoch in their own bodies, as well as the ...
Come Now: as the Discussion Has Been Prolonged and Led to These ...
... Book VII. 35 Come now: as the discussion has been prolonged and led to these
points? Come now: as the discussion has been prolonged ...
God Does not Judge any one for what He Might have done if his Life ...
... A Treatise on the soul and its origin, Chapter 15 [XII.]"God Does Not Judge Any
One for What He Might Have Done If His Life Had Been Prolonged, But Simply ...
Prophecies Fulfilled
... The word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, what is that proverb that
ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every ...
Prophecies Fulfilled.
... The word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, what is that proverb that
ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every ...
The Toiling Christ
... to Christ's life and work, there is a very homely one which is often lost sight
of; and that is, the amount of hard physical exertion, prolonged even to ...
On Turning the First Page of the Review which Follows...
... They are both agreed that the Deluge "was but a prolonged play of the forces of
fire and water rendering the prim??val regions of North Asia uninhabitable, and ...
The Protestant Episcopal Proposals. --F
... to pass,' and appointed a Commission on Christian Unity 'to open communications
with various bodies of Christians in this land.' Prolonged communications were ...
Letter cxlvii. To Sabinianus.
... The ten plagues were sent upon Pharaoh not as by an angry God but as by a warning
father, and his day of grace was prolonged until he repented of his repentance ...
Thesaurus
Prolonged (20 Occurrences)...Prolonged (20 Occurrences).
... (YLT). Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother,
that thy days may be
prolonged in the land that Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
...Prolong (20 Occurrences)
... pro-long' ('arakh, mashakh): "Prolong," "prolonged" are the translations of 'arakh,
"to stretch," "to make long" (Deuteronomy 4:26, and frequently, "prolong ...
Salutation (6 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary "Eastern modes of salutation are not unfrequently so
prolonged as to become wearisome and a positive waste of time. ...
Long (2810 Occurrences)
... 6. (superl.) Far-reaching; extensive. 7. (superl.) Prolonged, or relatively
more prolonged, in utterance; -- said of vowels and syllables. ...
Moan (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To make a low prolonged sound of grief or pain,
whether articulate or not; to groan softly and continuously. ...
Short (128 Occurrences)
... 13. (adv.) Not prolonged, or relatively less prolonged, in utterance; --
opposed to long, and applied to vowels or to syllables. ...
Hiss (13 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving
the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a ...
Great (10383 Occurrences)
... series, etc. 3. (superl.) Long continued; lengthened in duration; prolonged
in time; as, a great while; a great interval. 4. (superl ...
Conversion (1 Occurrence)
... In other instances conversion appears to be the climax of prolonged conflict for
supremacy of divergent motives; and, again, it may be the goal of a gradual ...
Proverb (24 Occurrences)
... but my hand shall not be upon thee." The prophet Ezekiel quotes a proverb which
evidently embodies a popular belief: "The days are prolonged, and every vision ...
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