WordNet Dictionary- [n] the quality or state of being immortal
- [n] perpetual life after death
Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Im`mor*tal"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Immortalities}. [L.
immortalitas: cf. F. immortalit['e].]
1. The quality or state of being immortal; exemption from
death and annihilation; unending existance; as, the
immortality of the soul.
This mortal must put on immortality. --1 Cor. xv.
53.
2. Exemption from oblivion; perpetuity; as, the immortality
of fame.
Easton Bible Dictionaryperpetuity of existence. The doctrine of immortality is taught in the Old Testament. It is plainly implied in the writings of Moses (Gen. 5:22, 24; 25:8; 37:35; 47:9; 49:29, comp. Heb. 11:13-16; Ex. 3:6, comp. Matt. 22:23). It is more clearly and fully taught in the later books (Isa. 14:9; Ps. 17:15; 49:15; 73:24). It was thus a doctrine obviously well known to the Jews.
With the full revelation of the gospel this doctrine was "brought to light" (2 Tim. 1:10; 1 Cor. 15; 2 Cor. 5:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:13-18).
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