Remainest (1265) (diameno [word study] from dia = intensifies meaning + meno = to remain or abide) means to remain permanently or to continue in the same place or condition (cf Lk 1:22). When diameno is used to describe people it means to remain constant or to stand by (as those did with Jesus in Lk 22:28). It is used to describe a circumstance, state or condition that continues and thus remains the same (2Pet 3:4). Here in Hebrews the idea is that it continues to exist. It is used figuratively of the gospel continuing in association with the Galatians. Here are the NT use of diameno... Luke 1:22 But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute. Luke 22:28 "And you are those who have stood by Me in My trials; Galatians 2:5 But we did not yield in subjection to them for even an hour, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you. Hebrews 1:11 (note) They will perish, but Thou remainest; and they all will become old as a garment, 2 Peter 3:4 (note) and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation." There are 11 uses of diameno in the non-apocryphal Septuagint (LXX) (Ps. 5:5; 19:9; 61:7; 72:17; 102:26; 119:89ff; Jer. 3:5; 32:14) and below are several uses... Psalm 5:5 The boastful shall not stand (Heb = yatsab = set or station oneself; Lxx = diameno) before Thine eyes; Thou dost hate all who do iniquity. Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring (Heb = amad = to takes ones stand; Lxx = diameno) forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. Psalm 61:7 He will abide (Heb = yashab = sit, remain; Lxx = diameno) before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him. Psalm 102:26 "Even they will perish, but Thou dost endure; And all of them will wear out like a garment; Like clothing Thou wilt change them, and they will be changed. (NAS) Psalm 102:26 They shall perish, but thou remainest: and they all shall wax old as a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them, and they shall be changed. (English translation of the Septuagint) Spurgeon: They shall perish, but thou shalt endure. The power which made them shall dissolve them, even as the city of thy love was destroyed at Thy command; yet neither the ruined city nor the ruined earth can make a change in Thee, reverse Thy purpose, or diminish Thy glory. Thou standest when all things fall. Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed. Time impairs all things, the fashion becomes obsolete and passes away. The visible creation, which is like the garment of the invisible God, is waxing old and wearing out, and our great King is not so poor that he must always wear the same robes; He will ere long fold up the worlds and put them aside as worn out vestures, and He will array Himself in new attire, making a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. How readily will all this be done. "Thou shalt change them and they shall be changed;" as in the creation so in the restoration, omnipotence shall work its way without hindrance. Psalm 119:89 Forever, O LORD, Thy word is settled (Heb = natsab = to take one's stand, to appoint, to erect; Lxx = diameno) in heaven. Spurgeon: For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. The strain is more joyful, for experience has given the sweet singer a comfortable knowledge of the word of the Lord, and this makes a glad theme. After tossing about on a sea of trouble the Psalmist here leaps to shore and stands upon a rock. Jehovah's word is not fickle nor uncertain; it is settled, determined, fixed, sure, immovable. Man's teachings change so often that there is never time for them to be settled; but the Lord's word is from of old the same, and will remain unchanged eternally. Some men are never happier than when they are unsettling everything and everybody; but God's mind is not with them. The power and glory of heaven have confirmed each sentence which the mouth of the Lord has spoken, and so confirmed it that to all eternity it must stand the same, -- settled in heaven, where nothing can reach it. Christ is better than angels because He exists eternally (see related topic Immutable) Spurgeon writes that... Since the Messiah is thus described as immutable and eternal He must be divine, and to deny the Godhead of the Saviour is a deadly error. Dr. Owen most comfortingly remarks:— Whatever our changes may be, inward or outward, yet Christ changing not, our eternal condition is secured, and relief provided against all present troubles and miseries. The immutability and eternity of Christ are the spring of our consolation and security in every condition. Such is the frailty of the nature of man, and such the perishing condition of all created things, that none can ever obtain the least stable consolation but what ariseth from an interest in the omnipotency, sovereignty, and eternity of Jesus Christ. Thou Remainest by Daniel Whittle Thou remainest, blest Redeemer, Lord of peace and Lord of strife, Jesus, Savior, Lord forever, Thou remainest, Christ, my life. Refrain Thou remainest Thou remainest Thou remainest, Christ, my all; Peace or conflict, joy or sorrow, Thou remainest, Christ, my all. Satisfying every longing, Of my sinful soul for grace; From my weakness never turning, Thou remainest, Christ, my peace. Refrain One by one my loved ones leave me, Voices sweet no more be heard; But of God naught can bereave me, Thou remainest, Christ, my Lord. Refrain When from earth, Thou, Lord, shalt call me, Calm I’ll lay my burden down; For I know, whate’er befall me, Thou remainest, Christ, my crown. Refrain AND THEY ALL WILL BECOME OLD AS A GARMENT : kai pantes hos himation palaiothesontai (3PFPI): (Isa 50:9; 51:6, 51:8, 1Jn 2:17) they all shall wax old as doth a garment (KJV) all these shall become old and worn out as a garment (Wuest) like a cloak you will fold them up, and they will be changed (Phillips) "Copy and paste the address below into your web browser in order to go to the original page which will allow you to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/hebrews_111-13.htm#R