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ἐμμένω G1696
G1696 is the Greek word ἐμμένω, transliterated emménō. The King James Version most often renders it continue.
What it means
to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere.
Where it comes from
from G1722 (ἐν) and G3306 (μένω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: continue.
Verses using ἐμμένω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 14:22 · KJV
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Galatians 3:10 · KJV
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Hebrews 8:9 · KJV
Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1696 mean?
G1696 is the Greek word ἐμμένω (emménō), meaning to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere.
How is G1696 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it continue (1 time), continueth (1 time), continued (1 time).
How many times does G1696 appear in the Bible?
ἐμμένω (emménō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1696 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3306 (μένω).
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