Everlasting life: meaning, definitions and examples

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everlasting life

 

[ ˌɛvərlaˈstɪŋ laɪf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

immortality

Life that lasts forever; eternal existence. In many religions, everlasting life is seen as a reward for a virtuous life on Earth.

Synonyms

eternal life, immortality, perpetual life.

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Word Description / Examples
everlasting life

Used in both religious and poetic contexts to describe a life that never ends.

  • In Christianity, believers are promised everlasting life in heaven.
  • The myth spoke of a magical fountain that grants everlasting life.
immortality

Often used in mythology, fantasy, and science fiction to denote a state where one cannot die.

  • The Greek gods were believed to possess immortality.
  • The scientist sought a serum to achieve immortality.
eternal life

Primarily used in religious or philosophical discussions when referring to life after death, lasting forever.

  • Many religions promise eternal life to the faithful.
  • Philosophers have long debated the concept of eternal life.
perpetual life

Used in philosophical or theoretical discussions, particularly focusing on the continuous, unending nature of life.

  • The concept of perpetual life is a fascinating subject in theoretical biology.
  • Some people believe in the possibility of perpetual life through advances in technology.

Examples of usage

  • Many people believe in the concept of everlasting life after death.
  • The pursuit of everlasting life has been a common theme in literature and mythology.

Translations

Translations of the word "everlasting life" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vida eterna

🇮🇳 अनंत जीवन

🇩🇪 ewiges Leben

🇮🇩 hidup abadi

🇺🇦 вічне життя

🇵🇱 wieczne życie

🇯🇵 永遠の命

🇫🇷 vie éternelle

🇪🇸 vida eterna

🇹🇷 ebedi hayat

🇰🇷 영원한 생명

🇸🇦 حياة أبدية

🇨🇿 věčný život

🇸🇰 večný život

🇨🇳 永恒的生命

🇸🇮 večno življenje

🇮🇸 eilíft líf

🇰🇿 мәңгілік өмір

🇬🇪 საუკუნო სიცოცხლე

🇦🇿 əbədi həyat

🇲🇽 vida eterna

Etymology

The concept of everlasting life has been a central theme in various religions and philosophies throughout history. The idea of an afterlife or eternal existence has been a source of comfort and inspiration for many people, providing hope and solace in the face of mortality. Different cultures have different beliefs about what happens after death, with some envisioning a paradise or heaven where the soul lives on indefinitely. The pursuit of everlasting life has also been a common theme in literature, with stories of immortality and eternal youth captivating readers for centuries.