ἐπιμένω
epimenōVerbG1961
to remain/keep on
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3306 (μένω);
Short Definition
to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
Full Lexicon Entry
to stay on, tarry or abide still: αὐτοῦ, there; πρός, with accusative of person(s). Metaphorical, to continue in a pursuit or state: with dative, ἀμαρτίᾳ; ὰπιστίᾳ; πίστει; *αὐτοῖς *(see CGT, in l); χρηστότητι; with ptcp.
LXX Usage: (מָהַהּ hith.)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
17 timesAppears 17 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
7
Romans
3
1 Corinthians
2
1 Timothy
1
Colossians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 16:7
- Acts 10:48
- Acts 21:4
- Acts 28:14
- John 8:7
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