Prosménō — G4357

Definition

verb

to stay further, i.e. remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in

1. to remain with
2. to remain still , stay, tarry

Usually translated as

abide still, be with, cleave unto, continue in

Origin

from G4314 and G3306

• prós (G4314)
• ménō (G3306)

Occurrences

Prosménō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1), Acts (2), 1 Timothy (2)

• Matthew 15:32 — Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with (προσμένουσίν) me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
• Mark 8:2 — I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been (προσμένουσίν) with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
• Acts 11:23 — Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto (προσμένειν) the Lord.
• Acts 18:18 — And Paul after this tarried (προσμείνας) there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
• 1 Timothy 1:3 — As I besought thee to abide still (προσμεῖναι) at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
• 1 Timothy 5:5 — Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth (προσμένει) in supplications and prayers night and day.