ἐμμένω

emmenōVerbG1696

to abide in/by

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3306 (μένω);

Short Definition

to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to abide in
2.to abide by, be true to
LXX Usage: chiefly for קוּם

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Galatians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 14:22
  • Acts 28:30
  • Galatians 3:10
  • Hebrews 8:9

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