'Long' in the Bible

which He promised long ago through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures—

Since I am speaking to those who understand law, brothers, are you unaware that the law has authority over someone as long as he lives?

As it is written:Because of Youwe are being put to death all day long;we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.

But to Israel he says: All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people.

Now to Him who has power to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent for long ages