UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Notes: There are probably certain subtle distinctions of meaning in this set. The terms containing the stem μεν- probably focus more upon location, while with the stem δεχ- the focus may be more upon anticipation, but there is no consistent patterning on the basis of this type of distinction.

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Related lemmas: μένω

Sense 1: to await, to wait for

Semantic entry: 85.60

Semantic domains: Existence in Space

Subdomains: Remain, Stay

Definition: to remain in a place and/or state, with expectancy concerning a future event{N:001}

ACT 1:4: RV ACT 1:4 · LV ACT 1:4 · Read together ACT 1:4

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OET-RV ACT 1:4

4 Once when they were together, he told them, “Don’t leave Yerushalem (Jerusalem), but wait there for what was promised by the father, as you all have already heard me say.

OET-LV ACT 1:4

4 And assembling _together, he _commanded to _them:
From Hierousalaʸm/(Yərūshālayim) not to _be _being _departed, but to _be _awaiting the promise of _the father, which you _all _heard from _me.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

περιμένω

Form 1

Sense 1: to await, to wait for