GreekG3887Verb

παραμένω

paramenō

4Occurrences
G3887Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G3844 (παρά) and G3306 (μένω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to remain beside or near: of remaining alive.
LXX: Da TH (עָמַד), etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

παραμένω appears 4 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
James
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 16:6BSB

Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

Hebrews 7:23BSB

Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

James 1:25BSB

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Philippians 1:25BSB

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

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