παραμένω (paraménō) — Abide

Greek word study: παραμένω (paraménō), Strong's G3887. to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry; or figuratively, be permanent, persevere)

GreekStrong's G3887
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Greek word
παραμένω (paraménō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G3306 (μένω);

KJV translation words: abide, continue

Where this word appears

Strong's G3887 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 16:6 and last appears in James 1:25.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I will continue ×1continuing ×1having continued in it ×1will continue ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

παραμενῶ ×2παραμείνας ×1παραμένειν ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×1Philippians ×1Hebrews ×1James ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G3306 μένω (ménō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4839 συμπαραμένω (symparaménō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does paraménō (G3887) mean?

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

How is G3887 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3887 as: abide, continue.

How often does παραμένω (paraménō) appear?

Strong's G3887 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 16:6 and last appears in James 1:25.