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abideth

/əˈbaɪd.ɪθ/verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'abide'. Archaic form meaning 'abides' or 'remains'.

Modern Equivalent

remains / stays / endures

Usage Notes

'Now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three' is Paul's conclusion to the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13.

Example Verse

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
1 Corinthians 13:13