Mat_24:35. With the preceding
πάντα
ταῦτα
γένηται
will commence the passing away of the fabric of the world as it now exists (2Pe_3:7-8); but what I say (generally, though with special reference to the prophetic utterances before us) will certainly not pass away, will abide as imperishable truth (v. 18). The utterance which fails of its accomplishment is conceived of as something that perishes (Addit. Est_7:2), that ceases to exist. Comp.
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, Rom_9:6.