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The meaning of παραμένω

Understanding paraménō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

abide, continue. - to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry - or figuratively, be permanent, persevere)

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παραμένω

Phoneticpar-am-en'-o
Transliterationparaménō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

abide, continue. - to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry - or figuratively, be permanent, persevere)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 16:6

And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

Word: παραμένω (paraménō)
Hebrews 7:23

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

Word: παραμένω (paraménō)
James 1:25

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Word: παραμένω (paraménō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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