In order to make this philosophical idea appear to be Biblical, theologians such as Augustine synthesized these pagan philosophical ideas about God’s “timelessness” by redefining a Biblical word used throughout the Scripture. They gave a pagan definition to the word “eternity” by describing it as timelessness rather than the way Scripture defines it, which is “endless duration.” For example, Isaiah wrote: For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the
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