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G1961

ἐπιμένω

epiménō [ep-ee-men'-o] Verb
Core meaningto remain/keep on

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1961

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

KJV usage: :--abide (in), continue (in), tarry.
Etymology: from and ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to stay longer, prolong a stay, remain on, Acts 10:48; 15:34; to continue, persevere, Jn. 8:7; Acts 12:16; to adhere to, continue to embrace, Acts 13:43; Rom. 11:22; to persist in, Rom. 6:1; 1 Cor. 16:8

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