Definition
παρα-μένω
[in LXX: Proverbs 12:7, Da TH Daniel 11:17 (עָמַד), etc. ;]
to remain beside or near: Hebrews 7:23, James 1:25; of remaining alive, 1 Corinthians 16:6 (WH, κατα-), Philippians 1:25 (cf. συμ-παραμένω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as παραμένω:
- יָשַׁבya.shav“to dwell”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 1 Corinthians 16:6παραμενῶ · I will stayPerhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
- Philippians 1:25παραμενῶ · will continue withConvinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- Hebrews 7:23παραμένειν · continuing [in office]Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
- James 1:25παραμείνας · continues to do soBut the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.