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The term "eventually" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of eventuality is woven throughout the biblical narrative, reflecting the unfolding of God's divine plan and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises. The Bible often addresses the idea of eventual outcomes, both in terms of divine justice and the fulfillment of prophecy.

Divine Timing and Fulfillment

The Bible emphasizes that God's timing is perfect, and His plans will come to fruition in due course. Ecclesiastes 3:1 states, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." This verse underscores the belief that God orchestrates events according to His divine schedule, and what He has purposed will eventually come to pass.

In the New Testament, the concept of eventual fulfillment is evident in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Galatians 4:4-5 declares, "But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship." This passage highlights the eventual arrival of the Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and God's redemptive plan.

Prophecy and Eventual Realization

Biblical prophecy often involves eventual outcomes that are realized over time. The prophets of the Old Testament frequently spoke of future events that would eventually occur, serving as both warnings and promises. For instance, Isaiah prophesied the coming of the Messiah, which was eventually fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:22-23).

The Book of Revelation provides a vivid depiction of eventual events concerning the end times. Revelation 21:1-4 describes the eventual creation of a new heaven and a new earth, where God will dwell with His people, and there will be no more death or suffering. This eventual reality is a source of hope and anticipation for believers.

Patience and Perseverance

The concept of eventuality in the Bible often calls for patience and perseverance among believers. James 5:7-8 encourages Christians to be patient as they await the Lord's coming: "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand."

The eventual fulfillment of God's promises requires believers to trust in His faithfulness and remain steadfast in their faith. Hebrews 10:36 reminds believers, "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised."

Divine Justice and Eventual Accountability

The Bible assures that eventual justice will be served, as God will hold all individuals accountable for their actions. Ecclesiastes 12:14 states, "For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." This eventual judgment underscores the importance of living righteously and in accordance with God's commandments.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of the eventual accountability before Christ: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad" (2 Corinthians 5:10). This eventual reckoning serves as a reminder of the moral and spiritual responsibilities of believers.

Conclusion

The concept of "eventually" in the Bible reflects the unfolding of God's sovereign plan, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the assurance of divine justice. Believers are called to trust in God's timing, remain patient, and live in anticipation of the eventual realization of His promises.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In an eventual manner; finally; ultimately.
Greek
5305. husteron -- afterwards, later
... afterward, last of all. Neuter of husteros as adverb; more lately, ie Eventually --
afterward, (at the) last (of all). see GREEK husteros. ...
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5171. truphao -- to live luxuriously
... made of marble, etc. They eventually became huge recreation centers with an
adjoining gymnasium and library.]. Word Origin from truphe ...
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Strong's Hebrew
505. eleph -- a thousand
... thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence (the ox's head being the first letter
of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand -- thousand. ...
/hebrew/505.htm - 8k
Library

Admission of the Fugitive Goths into the Roman Territories, which ...
... Chapter XXXIV."Admission of the Fugitive Goths into the Roman Territories, which
caused the Emperor's Overthrow, and eventually the Ruin of the Roman Empire. ...
/.../chapter xxxiv admission of the fugitive.htm

Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and How He ...
... Book IX. Chapter VIII."Rebellion of Attalus and his General Heraclean; and
how he eventually craved Forgiveness at the Feet of Honorius. ...
/.../chapter viii rebellion of attalus and.htm

You See How He Represents These Opinions as Things which are Held ...
... You would never think of attributing to me the opinion that all things are eventually
to be restored to one condition, and to be made up again into one body. ...
/.../41 you see how he.htm

The Sermon on the Mount.
... The former, Jesus eventually did; the latter, he did not. ... Not only shall God
call such least, but men also shall eventually do likewise. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xlii the sermon on the 4.htm

A Sketch of the Life of S. Gregory of Nyssa.
... and privations. It is said that his maternal grandfather, whose name is
unknown, eventually lost both life and property. After a ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter i a sketch of the.htm

Introduction
... should say to-day, empirical, parts of a vast nature-system, doomed, as is the entire
system, to constant flux and mutability and eventually to irretrievable ...
/.../jones/spiritual reformers in the 16th and 17th centuries/introduction.htm

Epistola Eusebii.
... It is especially important as containing the draft Creed submitted to the Council
by Eusebius, and the revised form of it eventually adopted. ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/epistola eusebii.htm

The Eternity of Heaven's Happiness.
... be permanent, because we are changeable, because the objects of our happiness are
also subject to change, and finally, because death must eventually tear us ...
/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter xxi the eternity of.htm

Whether Christ's Mother Remained a virgin after his Birth?
... this"-"before they came together""-unless he were certain of their subsequent coming
together; for no one says of one who does not eventually dine "before ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christs mother remained a.htm

How to Speak in Public
... true that "All art must be preceded by a certain mechanical expertness," but as
the highest art is to conceal art, a student must learn eventually to abandon ...
/.../kleiser/successful methods of public speaking/how to speak in public.htm

Thesaurus
Eventually (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In an eventual manner; finally; ultimately.
Multi-Version Concordance Eventually (2 Occurrences). ...
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Events (27 Occurrences)

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Yet (1244 Occurrences)
... Not yet. See As yet, under As, conj. 5. (conj.) Before some future time; before
the end; eventually; in time. 6. (conj.) Even; -- used emphatically. ...
/y/yet.htm - 35k

Jebusi (2 Occurrences)
... His enemies, however, were closing around him, and one of the tablets shows
that the city was eventually captured and its king slain. ...
/j/jebusi.htm - 11k

Judaeus
... the Roman empire has been so named because, within the political framework, various
peoples and divergent civilizations commingled and came eventually to share ...
/j/judaeus.htm - 29k

Jebus (5 Occurrences)
... His enemies, however, were closing around him, and one of the tablets shows
that the city was eventually captured and its king slain. ...
/j/jebus.htm - 13k

Jebusite (39 Occurrences)
... His enemies, however, were closing around him, and one of the tablets shows
that the city was eventually captured and its king slain. ...
/j/jebusite.htm - 25k

Laban (52 Occurrences)
... Jacob, one of the sons of this marriage, fled to the house of Laban, whose daughters
Leah and Rachel (ch. 29) he eventually married. (see JACOB.). ...
/l/laban.htm - 28k

Israel (27466 Occurrences)
... its ground against Assyria for yet one hundred and twenty-three years, and became
the rallying-point of the dispersed of every tribe, and eventually gave its ...
/i/israel.htm - 101k

Forerunner (3 Occurrences)
... In this sense Christ is our forerunner for He has gone into heaven to prepare
a place for His people into which He will eventually lead them. ...
/f/forerunner.htm - 9k

Resources
When did Moab and Ammon eventually worship the Lord (Zephaniah 2:11)? | GotQuestions.org

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Eventually (2 Occurrences)

Luke 18:5
yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.'"
(See NIV)

Isaiah 28:28
Is bread corn crushed? Nay, he will not ever be threshing it; and though the roller of his wagon and its sharp edges move noisily, he doth not crush it.
(See NAS)

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