μένῃ
ménō
To remain in a place or state, to continue to exist or stay; to persist or endure over time. The term denotes sustained presence, whether physically (to stay in a location), relationally (to continue in a relationship), or metaphorically (to persist in a state, activity, or condition). Also conveys remaining unchanged or steadfast, either in an external circumstance or an internal disposition.
Romans 9:11 · Word #17
Lexicon G3306
| Lemma | μένω |
| Transliteration | ménō |
| Strong's | G3306 |
| Definition | To remain in a place or state, to continue to exist or stay; to persist or endure over time. The term denotes sustained presence, whether physically (to stay in a location), relationally (to continue in a relationship), or metaphorically (to persist in a state, activity, or condition). Also conveys remaining unchanged or steadfast, either in an external circumstance or an internal disposition. |
Morphology V PRS ACT SUBJ 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μένω |
| Strong's | G3306 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3306-13
may remain
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active subjunctive, third person singular, expresses ongoing or continued action with potential or contingency, hence "may remain," preserving the root idea of sustained presence or persistence. |
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