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Strong's G1961 ἐπιμένω (epimeno)

Epimeno means “tarry” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1961 — hayah (“exist”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1961
Language Greek
Linked Usages 19
Books 9

Strong's G1961 Quick Answer

Strong's G1961 ἐπιμένω (epimeno) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epimeno (ep-ee-men'-o) v. 1. to stay over, i.e. remain 2. (figuratively) persevere It has 19 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include continue, tarry, and abide. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
epimeno (ep-ee-men'-o) v. 1. to stay over, i.e. remain 2. (figuratively) persevere
Usage
19 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
continue, tarry, and abide

Meaning and Definition

epimeno (ep-ee-men'-o) v. 1. to stay over, i.e. remain 2. (figuratively) persevere [from G1909 and G3306] KJV: abide (in), continue (in), tarry Root(s): G1909, G3306

Original Word
ἐπιμένω
Transliteration
epimeno
Derivation
Root: μένω R1: 1909 R2: 3306
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1961. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to remain/keep on

Usage: ἐπι-μένω [in LXX: Exo.12:39 (מָהַהּ hith.)* ;] to stay on, tarry or abide still: before έν, 1Co.16:8; αὐτοῦ, there, Act.15:34 (WH, txt., RV, txt., omit) Act.21:4; with dative, τ. σαρκί, Php.1:24; before παρά, with dative of person(s), Act.28:14; πρός, with accusative of person(s), 1Co.16:7, Gal.1:18; with accusative temp., Act.10:48 21:4, 10 28:12, 14, 1Co.16:7. Metaphorical, to continue in a pursuit or state: with dative, τ. ἀμαρτίᾳ, Rom.6:1; τ. ὰπιστίᾳ, Rom.11:23; τ. πίστει, Col.1:23;

αὐτοῖς (see CGT, in l), 1Ti.4:16; τ. χρηστότητι, Rom.11:22; with ptcp. (cf. Bl., § 73, 4; 76, 2), Jhn.8:7, Act.12:16.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1961 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epimeno, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

continue Acts 13:43 5× tarry Acts 10:48 4× abide Acts 15:34 3×

How Strong's G1961 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 18 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1961 (ἐπιμένω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1961 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1961 in the New Testament

18 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 8:7 KJV

So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Acts 10:48 KJV

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

Acts 12:16 KJV

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

Strong's G1961 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 12:39 Septuagint / Brenton

And they baked the dough which they brought out of Egypt, unleavened cakes, for it had not been leavened; for the Egyptians cast them out, and they could not remain, neither did they prepare provision for themselves for the journey.

Usage Excerpts

First 19 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1961.

Exodus 12:39 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they baked the dough which they brought out of Egypt, unleavened cakes, for it had not been leavened; for the Egyptians cast them out, and they could not remain, neither did they prepare provision for themselves for the journey.
John 8:7 New Testament, KJV
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Acts 10:48 New Testament, KJV
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 12:16 New Testament, KJV
But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
Acts 13:43 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 21:4 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
Acts 28:12 New Testament, KJV
And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.
Acts 28:14 New Testament, KJV
Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
Romans 6:1 New Testament, KJV
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Romans 11:22 New Testament, KJV
Behold 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 11:23 New Testament, KJV
And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.
1 Corinthians 16:7 New Testament, KJV
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
Galatians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Philippians 1:24 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Colossians 1:23 New Testament, KJV
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
1 Timothy 4:16 New Testament, KJV
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1961, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 12:39
John 1 usage, New Testament
John 8:7
Acts 8 usages, New Testament
Acts 10:48 Acts 12:16 Acts 13:43 Acts 15:34 Acts 21:4 Acts 21:10 Acts 28:12 Acts 28:14
Romans 3 usages, New Testament
Romans 6:1 Romans 11:22 Romans 11:23
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 16:7 1 Corinthians 16:8
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1:18
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1:24
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1:23
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 4:16

Strong's G1961 FAQ

What does epimeno (ἐπιμένω) mean?

Epimeno (Strong's G1961) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tarry". epimeno (ep-ee-men'-o) v. 1. to stay over, i.e. remain 2. (figuratively) persevere

How many times is epimeno (ἐπιμένω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 19 linked usages for Strong's G1961 across 9 books.

Where can I study epimeno (ἐπιμένω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1961 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate epimeno (ἐπιμένω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as continue, tarry, and abide. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1961 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1961, with linked reader references where each row is available.