διαμένω (G1265) — Greek Lexicon

διαμένω

diaménō

G1265 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To remain or persist thoroughly or continuously; to continue steadfastly in a state or relationship, to endure over time. The verb emphasizes sustained persistence, often in the face of difficulty or with an intended goal. Contextual senses include maintaining loyalty, perseverance, or an enduring presence.

Semantic Range

to remain permanently, to persist steadfastly, to continue or last through, to endure unwaveringly, to stay unaltered

Root / Etymology

Compound of διά ('through, throughout') and μένω ('to remain, abide, stay'), forming a verb meaning 'to remain thoroughly' or 'to continue in a state.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

διαμένω appears infrequently in the New Testament (e.g., Heb 1:11; 13:14; 2 Cor 3:11), where it typically underscores the enduring or persistent quality of something—contrasted with what is transitory or fleeting. In classical and Hellenistic Greek, the compound form intensifies the simple μένω to stress continuity or steadfastness across time or circumstances, often with a connotation of unwavering persistence (see Plato, Aristotle for related uses). The sense of resolute endurance is prominent in moral or relational contexts. Later translation traditions often render it as 'continue' or 'remain,' though such translations may underplay the verb’s emphasis on endurance and unwavering continuation. διαμένω is closely related to other 'abide' or 'continue' verbs but with a stronger nuance of thoroughness or constancy than μένω alone.

Translation Consistency

primary "remain" 1 occurrence

“Remain” is a natural, widely used verb that captures the primary sense of διαμένω — to stay in a state or relationship, to persist or endure. It works for both physical presence and enduring loyalty/perseverance, and avoids the archaic feel of “abide” while keeping the sustained, continuous sense inherent in the Greek.

Alternatives (4 occurrences):

"continuing steadfastly" (1x) "might continue" (1x) "persist steadfastly" (1x) "continues steadfastly" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from διά and μένω; to stay constantly (in being or relation):--continue, remain.

Root Family

διαμένω (diaménō) — remain, continue, persist, endure

Root δια-μέν-ω to remain, to continue, to persist, to endure

Word Forms

5 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G1265-03`	διαμένει	diamenei	`V PRS ACT IND 3P SG`	continue	continues steadfastly	continues steadfastly	1
`G1265-01`	διαμείνῃ	diameine	`V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P SG`	might continue	may persist steadfastly	might continue	1
`G1265-05`	διέμενεν	diemenen	`V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG`	remained	was continuing steadfastly	was continuing steadfastly	1
`G1265-02`	διαμεμενηκότες	diamemenekotes	`V PRF ACT PTCP NOM M PL`	who have continued	having steadfastly remained	having steadfastly remained	1
`G1265-04`	διαμένεις	diameneis	`V PRS ACT IND 2P SG`	remain	you persist steadfastly	you persist steadfastly	1

Occurrences in Scripture

5 occurrences

Filter by SIDANCE:

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G1265-05`	Luke 1:22	διέμενεν	diemenen	`V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG`	remained	was continuing steadfastly	was continuing steadfastly
`G1265-02`	Luke 22:28	διαμεμενηκότες	diamemenekotes	`V PRF ACT PTCP NOM M PL`	who have continued	having steadfastly remained	having steadfastly remained
`G1265-01`	Galatians 2:5	διαμείνῃ	diameine	`V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P SG`	might continue	may persist steadfastly	might continue
`G1265-04`	Hebrews 1:11	διαμένεις	diameneis	`V PRS ACT IND 2P SG`	remain	you persist steadfastly	you persist steadfastly
`G1265-03`	2 Peter 3:4	διαμένει	diamenei	`V PRS ACT IND 3P SG`	continue	continues steadfastly	continues steadfastly

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