Unceasingly
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The term "unceasingly" refers to an action or state that is continuous and without interruption. In the context of the Bible, it often pertains to prayer, devotion, and the steadfastness of faith. The concept of unceasing action is a significant theme in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of persistence and dedication in the believer's life.

Prayer

One of the most notable uses of "unceasingly" in the Bible is in relation to prayer. The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to maintain a constant attitude of prayer. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul instructs, "Pray without ceasing." This directive underscores the importance of maintaining a continual dialogue with God, reflecting a life that is consistently oriented towards Him. The idea is not necessarily to be in a state of verbal prayer at all times, but rather to cultivate a heart and mind that are always open to communication with God.

Faithfulness and Devotion

The concept of unceasing devotion is also evident in the call to remain steadfast in faith. In Romans 12:12, Paul writes, "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer." Here, persistence, or unceasing dedication, is linked with joy and patience, suggesting that a continuous commitment to God is integral to the Christian life. This persistence is not only in prayer but also in living out one's faith through actions and attitudes that reflect Christ's teachings.

Labor and Ministry

Unceasing effort is also encouraged in the context of ministry and labor for the Lord. In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul encourages believers, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." The call to be "always abounding" suggests a continuous, unceasing effort in serving God and others, with the assurance that such labor is meaningful and purposeful.

Love and Good Works

The theme of unceasing love and good works is also present in the New Testament. Hebrews 10:24-25 urges believers to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as some have made a habit, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." The encouragement to continually engage in love and good works highlights the importance of an ongoing commitment to living out the principles of the Gospel in community with others.

Conclusion

The biblical call to live unceasingly in prayer, faithfulness, ministry, and love is a profound reminder of the dedication required in the Christian walk. It is an invitation to integrate one's faith into every aspect of life, ensuring that one's relationship with God and service to others are constant and unwavering.
Greek
104. aei -- ever, unceasingly
... ever, unceasingly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aei Phonetic Spelling:
(ah-eye') Short Definition: always Definition: always, unceasingly, perpetually ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/104.htm - 6k

89. adialeiptos -- incessantly
... incessantly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: adialeiptos Phonetic Spelling:
(ad-ee-al-ipe'-toce) Short Definition: unceasingly Definition: unceasingly ...
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Strong's Hebrew
3808. lo -- not
... no (1), such (1), surely* (27), too (1), truly* (2), unable* (10), unanswered*
(1), unavoidable* (1), unaware* (1), unawares* (1), unceasingly* (1), unclean* ( ...
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1820. damah -- to cease, cause to cease, cut off, destroy
... off, destroy NASB Word Usage cease (1), completely cut off (1), cut off (2), destroy
(1), destroyed (1), perish (2), ruined (5), silenced (1), unceasingly* (1 ...
/hebrew/1820.htm - 6k

Library

Thus, I Should Give Thanks Unceasingly to God...
... Section 46. Thus, I should give thanks unceasingly to God? 46. Thus, I should
give thanks unceasingly to God, who frequently forgave ...
/.../patrick/the confession of st patrick/section 46 thus i should.htm

On the Feast of St Michael and all Angels
... of the Godhead regularly, effectually and truly, with discrimination; and they have
a special and definite work to do in us; but God works unceasingly in us ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xxiv on the feast.htm

Christ Our Life.
... The words that I speak, I speak not of Myself." He waited unceasingly for the
teaching, and the commands, and the guidance of the Father. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the masters indwelling/vi christ our life.htm

Introduction
... Lord Jesus Christ, which is at Philadelphia, in Asia, which has obtained mercy,
and is established in the harmony of God, and rejoiceth unceasingly [881] in ...
/.../ignatius/the epistle of ignatius to the philadelphians/introduction.htm

On the Nativity of John the Baptist the First Sermon
... he who would thus exercise himself in this way and understand it, disciplining himself
only by despising unceasingly his own want of power; in this man, verily ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon x on the nativity.htm

On the Feast of St Augustine
... coming to the marriage. The Enemy exerts all his cunning and dexterity
unceasingly that he may destroy us everlastingly. He is always ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xviii on the feast.htm

The Service Common to the Holy Angels and Other Bodiless Ones.
... upon angels as on horses, O Lover of men, and hast taken up with Thy hand their
reins, and Thy riding is become salvation unto those that unceasingly cry out ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter iv the service common.htm

The Service Common to Two or Many Hierarchs.
... Having acquired as a staff of strength the cross of thy Son, O Theotokos, therewith
we put down the rage of the enemies, and unceasingly and lovingly magnify ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xi the service common.htm

St. Gregory the Great.
... The tributes of all the East, of numberless cities in Asia Minor, in Syria, in Egypt,
were still borne unceasingly within its walls, which rose as an ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/chapter v st gregory the.htm

Self-Contempt.
... There remains only one desire, to satisfy the Master they have chosen, to listen
unceasingly to the expression of His will in order to execute it immediately. ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/section iii self-contempt.htm

Thesaurus
Unceasingly (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unceasingly (7 Occurrences). John 5:17 His reply to their
accusation was, "My Father works unceasingly, and so do I." (WEY). ...
/u/unceasingly.htm - 8k

Constantly (47 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of
his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers, (See NIV). ...
/c/constantly.htm - 20k

Uncertain (13 Occurrences)

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Unceasing (11 Occurrences)

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Remember (230 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of
his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers, (See NIV). ...
/r/remember.htm - 41k

Incessantly (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Unceasingly; continually. Multi-Version
Concordance Incessantly (2 Occurrences). Acts 6:13 Here ...
/i/incessantly.htm - 7k

Turtle (5 Occurrences)
... of the land." "Immediately on its arrival it pours forth from every garden, grove,
and wooded hill its melancholy yet soothing ditty unceasingly from early ...
/t/turtle.htm - 9k

Thankful (15 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 1:3 I am thankful to God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure
conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplications ...
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Turtledove (5 Occurrences)
... of the land." "Immediately on its arrival it pours forth from every garden, grove,
and wooded hill its melancholy yet soothing ditty unceasingly from early ...
/t/turtledove.htm - 10k

Resources
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Unceasingly (7 Occurrences)

John 5:17
His reply to their accusation was, "My Father works unceasingly, and so do I."
(WEY)

Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers,
(WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS)

1 Thessalonians 1:3
remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
(DBY YLT)

1 Thessalonians 2:13
And for this cause we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of the report of God by us, ye accepted, not men's word, but, even as it is truly, God's word, which also works in you who believe.
(DBY)

1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray unceasingly;
(DBY)

2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience--as my forefathers did--that night and day I unceasingly remember you in my prayers,
(WEY DBY YLT)

Lamentations 3:49
My eye pours down, and doesn't cease, without any intermission,
(See NAS NIV)

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