Isn't "forever" the same as "eternally"? Why do you need to add "and ever"? Isn't that redundant?
2007-03-05 05:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But all fairy tales end "and they lived happily forever and ever". Why should the christian fairy tale be any different?
2007-03-05 05:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Maybe they add "ever" for emphasis, due to the fact that no one's life on earth lasts forever. Eternity is a difficult concept to grasp.
2007-03-05 13:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you are referring to the Hallelujah Chorus. The reason is musical. Otherwise the saying is redundant but why care.
2007-03-05 13:32:26 · answer #3 · answered by Bullfrog21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is redundant. I just say "forever." (Though I might go to Hell for that; I'll wait and see!)
2007-03-05 13:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eternity is Eternity..apparentally a long time..(whatever you do,do not get caught on the wrong side of it...).Do you understand?
2007-03-05 13:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by kit walker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats probably laying stress on the term divinity
2007-03-05 13:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by niss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anything, I would add "never", just to cover all the bases.
2007-03-05 13:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋