Lexicon
παραμένω
paramenō
G3887
G:V Greek

to continue

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Parameno denotes remaining or persisting in a place, condition, or committed course.

The attested uses describe ongoing presence or persistence: staying with others, not being prevented from continuing, and continuing in relation to the law of freedom.

Senses in use

  1. Remaining or persisting in an ongoing relation · dominant

    The future indicative form marks an anticipated staying: in 1 Corinthians 16:6 the APB renders the clause “With you I will perhaps remain or even spend the winter,” and in Philippians 1:25 it renders “I will remain and continue with you all.” The present infinitive in Hebrews 7:23 occurs where death prevents the former priests from “continuing,” while the aorist participle in James 1:25 identifies the person who has “continued” after stooping into the law of freedom rather than becoming a forgetful hearer.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “remain,” “continuing,” and “continued” across these clauses. These variations confirm the verses' presentation of ongoing presence or persistence rather than establishing separate meanings.

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