Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1961

Strong's G1961 · Greek

ἐπιμένω

epimeno · /ep-ee-men'-o/

Number
G1961
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιμένω
Transliteration
epimeno
Pronunciation
ep-ee-men'-o
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 3306; to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere):--abide (in), continue (in), tarry.

KJV: abide (in), continue (in), tarry

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 3306

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιμένω across 18 verses.

continue5×
tarry4×
abide3×
tarried3×
continued2×
abode1×
still1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse
Acts8 verses
Acts 10:48

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

Acts 12:16

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

Acts 13:43

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

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 21:4

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

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

Acts 28:12

And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

Acts 28:14

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

Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1961 (epimeno) mean?

from 1909 and 3306; to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere):--abide (in), continue (in), tarry.

How many times does G1961 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1961 (ἐπιμένω) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “continue.”

How is epimeno translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1961 is rendered as “continue” (5×), “tarry” (4×), “abide” (3×), “tarried” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐπιμένω come from?

from 1909 and 3306