Refiner Word Study parameno (G3887)
G3887  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
παραμένω
parameno
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to stay beside; to continue, stay, abide, 1 Cor. 16:6; Heb. 7:23; met. to remain constant in, persevere in, Phil. 1:25; Jas. 1:25*"

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Definition and meaning

What does parameno mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G3887
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to stay beside; to continue, stay, abide, 1 Cor. 16:6; Heb. 7:23; met. to remain constant in, persevere in, Phil. 1:25; Jas. 1:25*

In the original Greek the word is written: παραμένω

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with parameno

These are the most notable occurrences of parameno (G3887) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 16:6

And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

Hebrews 7:23

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

James 1:25

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about parameno

What does parameno mean in Greek?

Strong's G3887 (parameno) is a Greek word that means: to stay beside; to continue, stay, abide, 1 Cor. 16:6; Heb. 7:23; met. to remain constant in, persevere in, Phil. 1:25; Jas. 1:25* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does parameno appear in the Bible?

The word parameno (G3887) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3887?

Strong's G3887 is parameno, a Greek word defined as: to stay beside; to continue, stay, abide, 1 Cor. 16:6; Heb. 7:23; met. to remain constant in, persevere in, Phil. 1:25; Jas. 1:25*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is parameno in the Old Testament or New Testament?

parameno is a Greek word found in the New Testament.