Thursday, September 18, 2008

what does it mean to abide?


((John 15: 1-11))

a·bide
[uh-bahyd] a·bode or a·bid·ed, a·bid·ing.
–verb (used without object) ((it's an action))
1.to remain; continue; stay: Abide with me.
2.to have one's abode; dwell; reside: to abide in a small Scottish village.
3.to continue in a particular condition, attitude, relationship, etc.; to last.
–verb (used with object)
4.to put up with; tolerate; stand: I can't abide dishonesty!
5.to endure, sustain, or withstand without yielding or submitting: to abide a vigorous onslaught.
6.to wait for; await: to abide the coming of the Lord.
7.to accept without opposition or question: to abide the verdict of the judges.
8.to pay the price or penalty of; suffer for.
9.abide by,
a.to act in accord with.
b.to submit to; agree to: to abide by the court's decision.
c.to remain steadfast or faithful to; keep: If you make a promise, abide by it.

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