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abide

Meaning of “abide”

1. To remain, stay, dwell, wait, or continue in a place, state, or relation. 2. To endure or withstand.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
82 occurrences77 verses31 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:2

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Luke 19:5
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 19:5 · retained source text

And when Iesus came to the place, he looked vp and saw him, and said vnto him, Zacheus, make haste, & come downe, for to day I must abide at thy house.

Luke 24:29
But they constrained him, saying, abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
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1611 witness · Luke 24:29 · retained source text

But they constrained him, saying, Abide with vs, for it is towards euening, and the day is farre spent: And he went in, to tarrie with them.

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