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What Does “Instantly” Mean in the Bible?
In the King James Bible, “Instantly” means “earnestly” in modern English. It is an archaic word from the 1611 KJV that has dropped out of everyday use.
What Was Lost
The sustained, pressing quality of biblical prayer and worship. They besought Jesus 'instantly' -- not quickly, but with pressing urgency, leaning in, refusing to be dismissed. 'Instantly serving God day and night' meant serving with unrelenting earnestness, not serving with speed. The twelve tribes' worship was characterized by intensity, not velocity.
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