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παραμένω G3887
G3887 is the Greek word παραμένω, transliterated paraménō. The King James Version most often renders it abide.
What it means
to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry; or figuratively, be permanent, persevere).
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) 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: abide, continue.
Verses using παραμένω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 16:6 · KJV
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
Hebrews 7:23 · KJV
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
James 1:25 · KJV
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3887 mean?
G3887 is the Greek word παραμένω (paraménō), meaning to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry; or figuratively, be permanent, persevere).
How is G3887 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it abide (1 time), continue (1 time), continueth (1 time).
How many times does G3887 appear in the Bible?
παραμένω (paraménō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3887 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G3306 (μένω).
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