PERSEVE'RANCE, n. L. perseverantia. See Persevere.
1. Persistence in any thing undertaken continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or enterprise begun applied alike to good or evil.
Perseverance keeps honor bright.
Patience and perseverance overcome the greatest difficulties.
2. In theology, continuance in a state of grace to a state of glory sometimes called final perseverance.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
Read More