Fervently
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Definition and Meaning:
The term "fervently" is derived from the Latin word "fervens," meaning boiling or glowing. In a biblical context, it refers to an intense, passionate, and earnest manner of doing something, often associated with prayer, love, or zeal for God.

Biblical Usage:
The concept of fervency is frequently highlighted in the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of wholehearted devotion and intensity in one's spiritual life. It is often associated with prayer, love, and service to God and others.

Key Biblical References:

1. Prayer:
Fervency in prayer is a recurring theme in the Bible, illustrating the need for earnestness and sincerity when approaching God. James 5:16 states, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." This verse underscores the effectiveness of fervent prayer, suggesting that it is not merely the act of praying but the intensity and sincerity behind it that makes it powerful.

2. Love:
The Bible calls believers to love one another fervently. In 1 Peter 4:8 , it is written, "Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." This passage highlights the importance of fervent love as a means of fostering unity and forgiveness within the Christian community.

3. Zeal for God:
Fervency is also associated with zeal and enthusiasm for God's work. Romans 12:11 exhorts believers, "Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." This verse encourages Christians to maintain their passion and dedication in serving God, emphasizing that fervency is a vital component of a vibrant spiritual life.

Theological Significance:
Fervency is a reflection of one's inner spiritual state and commitment to God. It is not merely an emotional response but a deliberate and sustained effort to pursue God with all one's heart, soul, and mind. Fervency in prayer, love, and service is seen as evidence of a genuine and active faith.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to cultivate fervency in their spiritual practices. This involves being intentional and passionate in prayer, demonstrating deep and sacrificial love for others, and maintaining zeal in serving God. Fervency is nurtured through regular engagement with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers, allowing the Holy Spirit to ignite and sustain a passionate devotion to God.

Historical Context:
Throughout church history, fervency has been a hallmark of revivals and spiritual awakenings. Leaders and movements characterized by fervent prayer and passionate preaching have often been instrumental in bringing about significant spiritual renewal and transformation within communities and nations.

Conclusion:
While fervency is a personal and individual pursuit, it also has communal implications. A fervent believer can inspire and encourage others, contributing to the overall spiritual vitality of the church. As such, fervency is both a personal discipline and a communal blessing, reflecting the transformative power of a life fully devoted to God.
Greek
1619. ektenos -- intently, fervently
... intently, fervently. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: ektenos Phonetic Spelling:
(ek-ten-oce') Short Definition: earnestly, strenuously Definition ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1619.htm - 6k

2721a. kateulogeo -- to bless fervently
... 2721, 2721a. kateulogeo. 2721b . to bless fervently. Transliteration:
kateulogeo Short Definition: blessing. Word Origin from kata ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2721a.htm - 5k

2705. kataphileo -- to kiss fervently
... to kiss fervently. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kataphileo Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-af-ee-leh'-o) Short Definition: I kiss affectionately Definition: I ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2705.htm - 7k

2721. katephistemi -- to bless fervently
... to bless fervently. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katephistemi Phonetic
Spelling: (kat-ef-is'-tay-mee) Short Definition: I rush, assault Definition: I ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2721.htm - 6k

2442. himeiromai -- be affectionately desirous.
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: himeiromai Phonetic Spelling: (him-i'-rom-
ahee) Short Definition: I long for, love fervently Definition: I desire ...
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75. agonizomai -- to contend for a prize, struggle
... striving (1). fight, labor fervently, strive. From agon; to struggle, literally
(to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/75.htm - 7k

Library

Twenty-Eighth Day that all God's People May Know the Holy Spirit
... HOW TO PRAY."Labouring fervently in Prayer. ="Epaphras ... To a healthy man labour
is a delight; in what interests him he labours fervently. The ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/twenty-eighth day that all gods.htm

Certain Amorous Speeches of the Soul to Herself in Prayer:
... 8. O that thou didst fervently love God! ... 27. O my soul, sigh vehemently and aspire
fervently to that glorious city so highly spoken of! 28. ...
/.../certain amorous speeches of the.htm

The New Nature
... PETER HAD earnestly exhorted the scattered saints to love each other "with a pure
heart fervently," and he wised fetches his argument, not from the law, nor ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the new nature.htm

The Eve of the Resurrection.
... He was praying fervently, when suddenly a brilliant light illuminated the whole
place, and I heard a voice calling him by name, while at the same moment the ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter lx the eve of.htm

Describes an Effect which Proves the Prayer Spoken of in the Last ...
... THE PRAYER SPOKEN OF IN THE LAST CHAPTER TO BE GENUINE AND NO DECEPTION, TREATS
OF ANOTHER FAVOUR OUR LORD BESTOWS ON THE SOUL TO MAKE IT PRAISE HIM FERVENTLY. ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter vi describes an effect.htm

I Look Upon all the Four Gospels as Thoroughly Genuine...
... Epaphras knew this when he "laboured fervently in prayers" for the Colossian Church,
"that they might stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/purpose in prayer/chapter x i look upon.htm

The Praying that Glorifies God
... A man cannot achieve the works of Christ through his eloquence and education; he
must fervently pray in the Name of Jesus, and receive power from Him in order ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 4 the praying that.htm

The Self Life.
... I desire so earnestly, and pray so fervently, to live in God's will." And my answer
generally is, "Simply because you trust yourself." They answer me: "No, I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the masters indwelling/ii the self life.htm

About Adam Clarke
... "If men would but spend as much time in fervently calling upon God (ie to fully
sanctify them) as they spend in decrying this doctrine, what a glorious state ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clarke/entire sanctification/about adam clarke.htm

Fourteenth Day. The Holy one of God.
... Lord was leading them, became His saints, His holy ones, in virtue of their intense
attachment to Him, so wilt thou find that to love Jesus fervently, and obey ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/holy in christ/fourteenth day the holy one.htm

Thesaurus
Fervently (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fervently (7 Occurrences). Luke 22:44 Being in
agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great ...
/f/fervently.htm - 8k

Fervent (10 Occurrences)
... energoumene, which the Revised Version (British and American) renders, "The
supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working." "Fervently" is the ...
/f/fervent.htm - 11k

Unfeigned (5 Occurrences)
... your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren,
see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: (KJV ASV DBY ...
/u/unfeigned.htm - 8k

Obeying (24 Occurrences)
... your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren,
see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: (KJV WBS NIV). ...
/o/obeying.htm - 13k

Laboring (8 Occurrences)
... Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you,
always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and ...
/l/laboring.htm - 9k

Labouring (18 Occurrences)
... Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you,
always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and ...
/l/labouring.htm - 11k

Faults (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). 1 Peter 4:8 Above all continue to love one another fervently,
for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults. (WEY). ...
/f/faults.htm - 7k

Fervor (2 Occurrences)

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Throws (8 Occurrences)
... NIV). 1 Peter 4:8 Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love
throws a veil over a multitude of faults. (WEY). Leviticus ...
/t/throws.htm - 8k

Deeply (43 Occurrences)
... have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere
brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently: (See NIV). ...
/d/deeply.htm - 18k

Resources
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Concordance
Fervently (7 Occurrences)

Luke 22:44
Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
(See NAS)

Acts 12:5
Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,
(See NAS)

Acts 18:5
Now at the time when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was preaching fervently and was solemnly telling the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
(WEY)

Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
(KJV WBS)

James 5:17
Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months.
(ASV RSV)

1 Peter 1:22
Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS)

1 Peter 4:8
Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults.
(WEY)

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