Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παραμένω
Phoneticpar-am-en'-o
Transliterationparaménō
Grammar Code
G:V
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |