Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): tar•ried; tar•ry•ing
Etymology: Middle English tarien
Date: 14th century
1 a : to delay or be tardy in acting or doing b : to linger in expectation : WAIT
2 : to abide or stay in or at a place
Main Entry: abide
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈbīd\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): abode \-ˈbōd\ or abid•ed; abid•ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ābīdan, from ā-, perfective prefix + bīdan to bide; akin to Old High German ir-, perfective prefix — more at BIDE
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb 1 : to wait for : AWAIT 2 a : to endure without yielding : WITHSTAND b : to bear patiently : TOLERATE
intransitive verb 1 : to remain stable or fixed in a state 2 : to continue in a place : SOJOURN
Main Entry: lin•ger
Pronunciation: \ˈliŋ-gər\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): lin•gered; lin•ger•ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\
Etymology: Middle English (northern dial.) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan; akin to Old English lang long
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb 1 : to be slow in parting or in quitting something : TARRY
2 a : to remain alive although gradually dying b : to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence
4 : to move slowly : SAUNTER
transitive verb 1 obsolete : DELAY 2 : to pass (as a period of time) slowly
When the spirit of the Lord is present, there is an invitation to linger, to tarry, in otherwords, to abide with Him. Throughout the scriptures, both in the Tanack and the New Testament, when the Lord descends, it is His longing to commune with His people. A tranquil, serene attitude of intense worship envelops the inner folds of one's being. The Psalmist describes it as "deep calling into deep." (1)
The concept of lingering when the spirit of the Lord is present is described clearly in the movements of the Israelites in the wilderness. "At the LORD's command the Israelites set out, and at his command they encamped." (2) Whether the cloud, which was the presence of the Lord rested on the tabernacle for many days or whether it stayed only from evening til moring, the tribes knew to remain encamped until the spirit lifted. The cloud that filled the tabernacle (3) was the same cloud that filled the temple of King Solomon. God was not represented in the cloud, God was the cloud. (4) The Lord came. He filled His house at its completion, while the people raised their voices in praise and adoration. (5)
In this same manner, the cloud, which was Jehovah, God, enveloped Mount Sinai when Moses met with the Lord to receive the commandments. For six days, the people gazed upon the glory of the Lord as it enveloped the mountain top. On the seventh day, "the the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud." (6) After entering the cloud, Moses lingered with the Lord for forty days and forty nights. The Spirit of the Lord desires that we linger. Savor His goodness, drink in His mercy, taste of His holiness. We are invited to sit and dine with Him at His table. Dining with the King of Kings should not be a "McDonalds" experience.
This same Spirit of the Lord rested approvingly on His son, Yeshua as He emerged from the waters of the Jordon. The Spirit is described as descending like a "dove". Its entrance is from the celestial. Its empyreal wings spread open, lighting gently, softly, silently as it freely falls from Heaven. It rests peacefully on the One whom it knows well. These are familiar shoulders. This human flesh is the manifestation of its creator and it "remains on Him". If not sure who "Him" is, "the same is He which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost." (7) A lingering spirit delivers the bids we commune with the Lord.
Throughout his life, Yeshua set an example of how we are to linger or tarry before the Lord. Mary and Joseph, parents to the Christ child, misplaced young Jesus when He chose to linger in the temple. (8) On the crucifixion eve, He invited Peter, James, and John to tarry as in prayer an angel ministers to Him. (9)The apostles were unsuccessful at fulfilling His request, instead, they fell asleep. (10) At Gethsemane, Christ, the son, lingered in prayer, before Abba, Father.
The disciples appear to have been moved by the need to abide with their Messiah. Numerous incidents recorded in scripture speak of them seeking the Lord to abide. In Luke, "they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them." (11) John wrote that Jesus tarried in the land of Judea baptizing those who came. (12) Having the Lord at one's side stirs the human spirit while departure creates a void. Our souls seek to abide in Him as He abides in us.
"And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high."(13) Christ promised the Holy Spirit. The "treasures of His glory" empower inner strength through His spirit. (14) They are to tarry in Jerusalem. They are to wait for the one that would come. They are to be expectant. The lingering heightens the awareness of things to come. Watch and wait for the Lord. Greet His arrival with praise and rejoicing! (15) Linger with Him, always drawing nearer to Him.
The early church understood the practice of lingering in the spirit of the Lord. In Acts, they gathered together, remembering, "and they tarried no little time". (16) Paul is reported to have tarried many days with the brethren. (17) The fellowship was encouraged to come together to eat, to tarry with one another. (18) Christ assures us that "where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (19)
The Lord who lives in high and lofty places wishes to dwell in our spirit.(20) He will strengthen and empower. He will guide, restore, and comfort. Just as He hovered over the waters in the age of creation, so He hovers today over our lives. (21) Make your life a living temple in order that His spirit will feel welcome to abide there. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
The following is a powerful scripture to pray over your life and that of family, friends, and the community of believers. It petitions the Lord to grant power and strength through the Holy Spirit. The Lord is asked that through faith in Jesus each will have deep roots and foundations in order an attempt to know the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love. It gives glory to the Lord, at work filling many generations.
"With this in mind, then, I kneel in prayer to the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, that out of the treasures of his glory he may grant you inward strength and power through his Spirit, that through faith Christ may dwell in your hearts in love, with deep roots and firm foundations may you, in company with all God’s people, be strong to grasp what is the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ’s love, and to know it, though it is beyond knowledge. So may you be filled with the very fullness of God. Now to him who is able through the power which is at work among us to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or conceive, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus from generation to generation for evermore! Amen" Ephesians 3:14-21
(1) Psalm 42:7 (ASV) 7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterfalls: All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.
(2) Numbers 9:18-23 (NIV) 18 At the LORD's command the Israelites set out, and at his command they encamped. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they remained in camp. 19 When the cloud remained over the tabernacle a long time, the Israelites obeyed the LORD's order and did not set out. 20 Sometimes the cloud was over the tabernacle only a few days; at the LORD's command they would encamp, and then at his command they would set out. 21 Sometimes the cloud stayed only from evening till morning, and when it lifted in the morning, they set out. Whether by day or by night, whenever the cloud lifted, they set out. 22 Whether the cloud stayed over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a year, the Israelites would remain in camp and not set out; but when it lifted, they would set out. 23 At the LORD's command they encamped, and at the LORD's command they set out. They obeyed the LORD's order, in accordance with his command through Moses.
(3) Exodus 40:34-35 (ASV) 34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle. 35 And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of meeting, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.
(4) 1 Kings 8:10-15 (KJV) 10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD, 11 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD. 12 Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 13 I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever. 14 And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) 15 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,
(5) 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 (ASV) 13 it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, saying, For he is good; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever; that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of Jehovah, 14 so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of God.
(6) Exodus 24:15-18 (NIV) 15 When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, 16 and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered the mountain, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. 17 To the Israelites the glory of the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain. 18 Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights.
(7) John 1:33 (KJV) 33 but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
(8) Luke 2:43 (ASV) 43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
(9) Luke 22:41-44 (ASV) 41 And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled down and prayed, 42 saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
(10) Matthew 26:38-40 (KJV) 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
(9) Luke 22:41-44 (ASV) 41 And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled down and prayed, 42 saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
(10) Matthew 26:38-40 (KJV) 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
(11) Luke 24:29-32 (ASV) 29 And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them. 30 And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way, while he opened to us the scriptures?
(12) John 3:22-23 (ASV) 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 23 And John also was baptizing in Enon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
(13) Luke 24:48-53 (ASV) 48 Ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high. 50 And he led them out until they were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 and were continually in the temple, blessing God.
(14) Ephesians 3:16-17 (NIV) 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
(15) Acts 10:44-48 (ASV) 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
(14) Ephesians 3:16-17 (NIV) 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
(15) Acts 10:44-48 (ASV) 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
(16) Acts 14:27-28 (ASV) 27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles. 28 And they tarried no little time with the disciples.
(17) Acts 18:18 (ASV) 18 And Paul, having tarried after this yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: having shorn his head in Cenchreae; for he had a vow.
(18) 1 Corinthians 11:33-34 (KJV) 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.
(19) Matthew 18:20 (ASV) 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
(20) Isaiah 57:14-19 (NIV) 14 And it will be said: "Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people." 15 For this is what the high and lofty One says-- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. 16 I will not accuse forever, nor will I always be angry, for then the spirit of man would grow faint before me-- the breath of man that I have created. 17 I was enraged by his sinful greed; I punished him, and hid my face in anger, yet he kept on in his willful ways. 18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, 19 creating praise on the lips of the mourners in Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near," says the LORD. "And I will heal them."
(21) Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
(22) Romans 15:13 (NIV) 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
(20) Isaiah 57:14-19 (NIV) 14 And it will be said: "Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people." 15 For this is what the high and lofty One says-- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. 16 I will not accuse forever, nor will I always be angry, for then the spirit of man would grow faint before me-- the breath of man that I have created. 17 I was enraged by his sinful greed; I punished him, and hid my face in anger, yet he kept on in his willful ways. 18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, 19 creating praise on the lips of the mourners in Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near," says the LORD. "And I will heal them."
(21) Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
(22) Romans 15:13 (NIV) 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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