The meaning of “ἐμμένω”
Understanding emménō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
continue. - to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere
ἐμμένω
continue. - to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 14:22 | “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: ἐμμένω (emménō) | |
| Galatians 3:10 | “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.” Word: ἐμμένω (emménō) | |
| Hebrews 8:9 | “Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.” Word: ἐμμένω (emménō) |