Strong's Greek · G3887

παραμένω

paraménō

abide, continue

Definition

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

Derivation

from G3844 (παρά) and G3306 (μένω);

Appears 4 times in Scripture

Hebrews 7:23

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

1 Corinthians 16:6

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

James 1:25

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 1:25

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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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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