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ἐπιμένω
epiménō · Greek · Strong's G1961 · 17 occurrences
The KJV renders 18 different Hebrew and Greek words as “continue”
What it means
to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3306 (μένω);
How the KJV renders it
abide, continue, tarry
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“continue”
“tarry”
“abide”
Questions this word decides
- Is baptism required for salvation?
- What does 1 Peter 3:21 mean ('baptism now saves you')?
- Can a Christian lose their salvation?
- Does the Bible teach predestination?
- Does continuing to sin after conversion cost you your salvation?
Where it appears
17 occurrences in the Greek text, first 16 verses shown.
1 Corinthians 16:7 V-AAN1 Corinthians 16:8 V-FAI-1S1 Timothy 4:16 V-PAM-2SActs 10:48 V-AANActs 12:16 V-IAI-3SActs 21:4 V-AAI-1PActs 21:10 V-PAP-GPMActs 28:12 V-AAI-1PActs 28:14 V-AANColossians 1:23 V-PAI-2PGalatians 1:18 V-AAI-1SJohn 8:7 V-IAI-3PPhilippians 1:24 V-PANRomans 6:1 V-PAS-1PRomans 11:22 V-PAS-2SRomans 11:23 V-PAS-3P
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