CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentremain; continue; stay.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo remain, dwell, continue, or endure. In the KJV, it often describes continuing in faith, dwelling with God, or remaining in a place or condition.
Key Verses"Abide in me, and I in you." (John 15:4)
KJV Usage NoteOften means more than simply staying in one place; it can describe continuing in Christ, remaining faithful, or enduring in a spiritual condition.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not mean merely living at an address; in KJV usage it often means remaining, continuing, or enduring in a relationship or condition.
EtymologyFrom Old English ābīdan ("to wait, remain, or endure").