"eternity past" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} eternity past
  1. (theology) An infinite, timeless duration that exists before the creation of the universe and the beginning of time as one experiences it. Coordinate_terms: eternity future
    Sense id: en-eternity_past-en-noun-ZfxMy-1h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Theology Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology
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