Strong’s G1304 · Greek
διατρίβω
diatríbō
Definition
to wear through (time), i.e. remain
Etymology
from G1223 (διά) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος);
Where the KJV renders it
- abide
- be
- continue
- tarry
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