μένω

menōVerbG3306

to stay

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

Full Lexicon Entry

to stay, abide, remain.
1.Intrans.
iof place
aof persons
bof things, lasting or enduring
2.Trans.
LXX Usage: for קוּם,עמד, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

103 times

Appears 103 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
33
1 John
18
Acts
13
1 Corinthians
8
Hebrews
6

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:13
  • 1 John 3:17
  • Acts 20:5
  • John 10:40
  • John 3:36

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