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προσκαρτερέω

proskarteréō

G4342 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To persist in, devote oneself steadfastly to, or continue resolutely in an activity, relationship, or association. The term conveys the sense of maintaining consistent effort, loyalty, or attention, particularly in relation to a person, task, or communal practice. In context, it describes sustained attendance, perseverance, or spiritual steadfastness, often with the implication of unwavering commitment despite obstacles or elapsed time.

Semantic Range

to persist in, to be devoted to, to attend continually, to adhere closely to, to persevere, to remain steadfast, to be constant in an activity or relationship

Root / Etymology

From the preposition πρός (toward, at) and the verb καρτερέω (to be steadfast, to endure); literally, 'to be steadfast toward.' The verb καρτερέω itself derives from καρτερός (strong, steadfast).

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, προσκαρτερέω is rare, but its components (πρός + καρτερέω) highlight directed and consistent endurance or presence. In the Septuagint and especially in the New Testament, the term is employed for continuous dedication—such as devotion to prayer (Acts 1:14; 2:42), communal life, or serving others. Unlike mere persistence (ὑπομένω), προσκαρτερέω emphasizes active, ongoing participation, often communal or relational (e.g., adhering to a group or leader). English translations like "continue steadfastly" or "devoted themselves" often capture the nuance, but older renderings like "attend continually" may understate the active or intentional aspect of the word.

Translation Consistency

primary "persist" 9 occurrences

"Persist" is the most natural, concise verb that covers the full SILEX range — continuing steadfastly, remaining devoted or attending continually, and enduring despite obstacles. It matches the majority of existing renderings and will produce idiomatic English forms for all inflections (persisted, persisting, will persist) while keeping consistency across contexts.

Alternatives (1 occurrence):
"wait steadfastly" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from πρός and καρτερέω; to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor):--attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).

Root Family

προσκαρτερ- (proskarteréō) — to persist, to endure steadfastly, to devote oneself

Root προσκαρτερ- to persist, to endure steadfastly, to devote oneself
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G4343 προσκαρτέρησις in steadfast devotion

Word Forms

6 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G4342-05 προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL continuing persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly 5
G4342-01 προσκαρτερῇ proskartere V PRS ACT SUBJ 3P SG should wait may persist steadfastly may wait steadfastly 1
G4342-02 προσκαρτερεῖτε proskartereite V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL devote yourselves Persist steadfastly Persist steadfastly 1
G4342-03 προσκαρτερήσομεν proskarteresomen V FUT ACT IND 1P PL we will give ourselves continually to we will persist steadfastly we will persist steadfastly 1
G4342-04 προσκαρτερῶν proskarteron V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG continuing persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly 1
G4342-06 προσκαρτερούντων proskarterounton V PRS ACT PTCP GEN M PL who attended of those steadfastly persisting persisting 1

Occurrences in Scripture

10 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G4342-01 Mark 3:9 προσκαρτερῇ proskartere V PRS ACT SUBJ 3P SG should wait may persist steadfastly may wait steadfastly
G4342-05 Acts 1:14 προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL continuing persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly
G4342-05 Acts 2:42 προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL devoting themselves persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly
G4342-05 Acts 2:46 προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL continuing persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly
G4342-03 Acts 6:4 προσκαρτερήσομεν proskarteresomen V FUT ACT IND 1P PL we will give ourselves continually to we will persist steadfastly we will persist steadfastly
G4342-04 Acts 8:13 προσκαρτερῶν proskarteron V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG continuing persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly
G4342-06 Acts 10:7 προσκαρτερούντων proskarterounton V PRS ACT PTCP GEN M PL who attended of those steadfastly persisting persisting
G4342-05 Romans 12:12 προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL continuing steadfastly persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly
G4342-05 Romans 13:6 προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL attending continually persisting steadfastly persisting steadfastly
G4342-02 Colossians 4:2 προσκαρτερεῖτε proskartereite V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL devote yourselves Persist steadfastly Persist steadfastly
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