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προσκαρτερέω G4342

G4342 is the Greek word προσκαρτερέω, transliterated proskarteréō. The King James Version most often renders it continued.

Word: προσκαρτερέωTransliteration: proskarteréōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 10 verses

What it means

to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor).

Where it comes from

from G4314 (πρός) and G2594 (καρτερέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

continued 2×should wait on 1×stedfastly 1×continuing 1×give ourselves continually 1×waited on 1×continuing instant 1×attending continually 1×continue 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).

Verses using προσκαρτερέω

All 10 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 3:9 · KJV

And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Acts 1:14 · KJV

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Acts 2:42 · KJV

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 2:46 · KJV

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 6:4 · KJV

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Acts 8:13 · KJV

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Acts 10:7 · KJV

And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

Romans 12:12 · KJV

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 13:6 · KJV

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Colossians 4:2 · KJV

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Common questions

What does Strong's G4342 mean?

G4342 is the Greek word προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō), meaning to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor).

How is G4342 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it continued (2 times), should wait on (1 time), stedfastly (1 time), continuing (1 time), give ourselves continually (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4342 appear in the Bible?

προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4342 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4314 (πρός) and G2594 (καρτερέω).

Nearby entries

G4339 · προσήλυτος — an arriver from a foreign region, i.e…G4340 · πρόσκαιρος — for the occasion only, i.e. temporary G4341 · προσκαλέομαι — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite G4343 · προσκαρτέρησις — persistancy G4344 · προσκεφάλαιον — something for the head, i.e. a cushion G4345 · προσκληρόω — to give a common lot to, i.e…

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