μένω
menō
to stay
Lexicon Entry
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word μένω (menō) translates to "to stay." This verb is used 119 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in conveying various shades of meaning related to staying or remaining in a particular place, state, or condition. In its most basic sense, μένω refers to physical presence or residence, as seen in its usage in biblical accounts of people staying in a specific location. However, the word also extends to metaphorical contexts, where it describes staying with someone, staying in a particular situation, or staying faithful to a commitment. For instance, in biblical passages that describe the importance of perseverance and loyalty, μένω conveys the idea of staying committed to a cause or a relationship. The significance of μένω lies in its emphasis on continuity and consistency. It highlights the importance of staying in a particular place, with someone, or in a particular situation, rather than abandoning or giving up. This verb encourages readers to cultivate a sense of stability and commitment, which is essential for building strong relationships and achieving long-term goals.
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Occurrences in Scripture
119 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.
Matthew 11:23You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to Hades. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until today.
Matthew 26:38Then he said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.”
Mark 14:34He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch.”
Luke 1:56Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.
Luke 8:27When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and didn’t live in a house, but in the tombs.
Luke 9:4Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.
Luke 10:7Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don’t go from house to house.
Luke 19:5When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”
Luke 24:29They urged him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over.” He went in to stay with them.
Luke 24:29They urged him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over.” He went in to stay with them.
John 1:32John testified, saying, “I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.
John 1:33I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’
John 1:38Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), “where are you staying?”
John 1:39He said to them, “Come, and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.
John 1:39He said to them, “Come, and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.
John 2:12After this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they stayed there a few days.
John 3:36One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won’t see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.”
John 4:40So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.
John 4:40So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.
John 5:38You don’t have his word living in you, because you don’t believe him whom he sent.
John 6:27Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”
John 6:56He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him.
John 7:9Having said these things to them, he stayed in Galilee.
John 8:31Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
John 8:35A bondservant doesn’t live in the house forever. A son remains forever.
John 8:35A bondservant doesn’t live in the house forever. A son remains forever.
John 9:41Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains.
John 10:40He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there.
John 11:6When therefore he heard that he was sick, he stayed two days in the place where he was.
John 11:54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
John 12:24Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
John 12:34The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up?’ Who is this Son of Man?”
John 12:46I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
John 14:10Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I tell you, I speak not from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works.
John 14:17the Spirit of truth, whom the world can’t receive; for it doesn’t see him and doesn’t know him. You know him, for he lives with you, and will be in you.
John 14:25I have said these things to you while still living with you.
John 15:4Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
John 15:4Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
John 15:4Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
John 15:5I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:6If a man doesn’t remain in me, he is thrown out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
John 15:7If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
John 15:9Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.
John 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and remain in his love.
John 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and remain in his love.
John 15:16You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
John 19:31Therefore the Jews, because it was the Preparation Day, so that the bodies wouldn’t remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special one), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
John 21:22Jesus said to him, “If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.”