Ever
EV'ER, adverb At any time; at any period or point of time, past or future. Have you ever seen the city of Paris, or shall you ever see it?
No man ever yet hated his own flesh. [[Ephesians 5#29|Ephesians 5:29]].
1. At all times; always; continually.
He shall ever love, and always be
The subject of my scorn and cruelty.
He will ever by mindful of his covenant. [[Psalms 111#3|Psalms 111:3]].
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. [[2 Timothy 3#7|2 Timothy 3:7]].
2. Forever, eternally; to perpetuity; during everlasting continuance.
This is my name forever. [[Exodus 3#15|Exodus 3:15]].
In a more lax sense, this word signifies continually, for an indefinite period.
His master shall bore his ear through with an awl, and he shall serve him forever. [[Exodus 21#6|Exodus 21:6]].
These words are sometimes repeated, for the sake of emphasis; forever and ever or forever and forever.
3. ever and anon, at one time and another; now and then.
4. In any degree. No man is ever the richer or happier for injustice.
Let no man fear that creature ever the less, because he sees the apostle safe from his poison.
In modern usage, this word is used for never, but very improperly.