Strong's G1961 · Greek
ἐπιμένω
epimeno · /ep-ee-men'-o/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts8 verses
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 12:16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him they were astonished.
Acts 13:43Now 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 15:34Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 21:4And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:10And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
Acts 28:12And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.
Acts 28:14Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
Romans3 verses
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Romans 11:22Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Romans 11:23And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.
1 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians1 verse
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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