◄ 4037. perimenó ►
Strong's Lexicon perimenó: To wait for, to remain around Original Word: περιμένω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: perimenó Pronunciation: pe-ree-MEH-no Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-men'-o) Definition: I wait for, await. Meaning: To wait for, to remain in expectation of something or someone. Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "περί" (peri, meaning "around" or "about") and the verb "μένω" (menō, meaning "to remain" or "to stay"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6960 קָוָה (qavah): To wait for, look for, hope, expect. • H3176 יָחַל (yachal): To wait, hope, expect. These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of waiting with hope and expectation, often in the context of trusting in God's promises and timing. The concept of waiting is integral to the faith journey, reflecting a deep reliance on God's faithfulness and sovereignty. Usage: The verb περιμένω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of waiting with anticipation or expectation. It conveys a sense of patience and readiness for what is to come. Context: The Greek verb περιμένω appears in the New Testament in contexts where individuals are instructed or described as waiting for a significant event or person. This term is often associated with a sense of hopeful anticipation and readiness. In Acts 1:4, Jesus instructs His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father, which is the coming of the Holy Spirit: "And while staying with them, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, 'which you have heard Me speak about.'" (BSB). This usage underscores the importance of patience and trust in God's timing and promises. The concept of waiting is a recurring theme in the Bible, often linked with faith and perseverance. Believers are encouraged to wait on the Lord, trusting in His plans and timing. The act of waiting is not passive but involves active faith and expectation. In the broader biblical narrative, waiting is often a period of preparation and growth, as seen in the lives of many biblical figures who waited for God's promises to be fulfilled. HELPS Word-studies 4037 periménō (from 4012 /perí, "all-around" and 3306 /ménō, "remain, abide") – properly, remain all-around, i.e. steady (regardless of the obstacles involved); to "endure, putting up with surrounding difficulty" (LS) – note the force of the intensifying prefix, peri (used only in Ac 1:4). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from peri and menó Definition to wait for NASB Translation wait (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4037: περιμένω περιμένω; (περί further (cf. περί, III. 2)); to wait for: τί, Acts 1:4. (Genesis 49:18; Wis. 8:12; Aristophanes, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, Josephus, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wait for. From peri and meno; to stay around, i.e. Await -- wait for. see GREEK peri see GREEK meno Forms and Transliterations περιμενειν περιμένειν περιμένων περίμετρον perimenein periménein Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 1:4 V-PNA GRK: χωρίζεσθαι ἀλλὰ περιμένειν τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν NAS: Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father KJV: but wait for the promise INT: to depart but to await the promise Strong's Greek 4037 1 Occurrence περιμένειν — 1 Occ.