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ἐπιμένω G1961

G1961 is the Greek word ἐπιμένω, transliterated epiménō. The King James Version most often renders it continue.

Word: ἐπιμένωTransliteration: epiménōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 18 verses

What it means

to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere).

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3306 (μένω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 18 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

continue 5×tarry 4×abide 3×tarried 3×continued 2×abode 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abide (in), continue (in), tarry.

Verses using ἐπιμένω

All 18 verses, quoted in full.

John 8:7 · KJV

So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Acts 10:48 · KJV

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Acts 12:16 · KJV

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

Acts 13:43 · KJV

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 15:34 · KJV

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 21:4 · KJV

And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:10 · KJV

And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

Acts 28:12 · KJV

And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

Acts 28:14 · KJV

Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

Romans 6:1 · KJV

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Romans 11:22 · KJV

Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Romans 11:23 · KJV

And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.

1 Corinthians 16:7 · KJV

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

1 Corinthians 16:8 · KJV

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

Galatians 1:18 · KJV

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

Philippians 1:24 · KJV

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

Colossians 1:23 · KJV

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

1 Timothy 4:16 · KJV

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1961 mean?

G1961 is the Greek word ἐπιμένω (epiménō), meaning to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere).

How is G1961 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it continue (5 times), tarry (4 times), abide (3 times), tarried (3 times), continued (2 times), among others.

How many times does G1961 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιμένω (epiménō) is tagged in 18 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1961 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3306 (μένω).

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