ΕΠΙΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΩ, επιδιατριβω
EPIDIATRIBŌ, epidiatribō
Sounds Like: eh-pee-dee-ah-tree-BOH
Translations: to continue, to spend time, to tarry, to stay longer, to linger
From the root: ΕΠΙΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ΕΠΙ' (epi, meaning 'upon, in addition to') and the verb 'ΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΩ' (diatribo, meaning 'to spend time, tarry'). It signifies to continue in a place or activity, to spend time at length, or to linger. It emphasizes an extended or prolonged stay or engagement.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G1906 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΠΙΔΙΑΤΡΙΨΑΣ — having spent time, having continued, having lingered, having tarried
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