Strong's Lexicon hupomoné: Endurance, perseverance, patience, steadfastness Original Word: ὑπομονή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑπομένω (hupomenō), meaning "to remain under" or "to endure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6960 קָוָה (qavah) – to wait, look for, hope, expect - H3176 יָחַל (yachal) – to wait, hope, expect Usage: In the New Testament, ὑπομονή (hupomoné) is used to describe a quality of steadfastness and endurance, particularly in the face of trials and difficulties. It conveys the idea of remaining faithful and patient under pressure, maintaining one's faith and hope despite challenges. This term is often associated with the Christian virtue of perseverance, reflecting a trust in God's promises and a commitment to His will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, endurance was a valued trait, often associated with the virtues of courage and fortitude. For early Christians, hupomoné took on a distinctively spiritual dimension, as believers were called to endure persecution and hardship for the sake of their faith. This endurance was not merely passive but was an active, hopeful waiting for God's deliverance and the fulfillment of His promises. HELPS Word-studies 5281 hypomonḗ (from 5259 /hypó, "under" and 3306 /ménō, "remain, endure") – properly, remaining under, endurance; steadfastness, especially as God enables the believer to "remain (endure) under" the challenges He allots in life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupomenó Definition a remaining behind, a patient enduring NASB Translation endurance (7), patient enduring (1), perseverance (21), steadfastness (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5281: ὑπομονήὑπομονή, ὑπομονῆς, ἡ (ὑπομένω); 1. steadfastness, constancy, endurance (Vulg. in 1 Thessalonians 1:3sustinentia, in James 5:11sufferentia); in the N. T. the characteristic of a man who is unswerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings: Luke 8:15; Luke 21:19; Romans 5:3; Romans 15:4; 2 Corinthians 6:4; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Colossians 1:11; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 3:10; Titus 2:2; Hebrews 10:36; James 1:3; James 5:11; 2 Peter 1:6; Revelation 2:2f, 19; Revelation 13:10; Revelation 14:12 (cf. 4 Macc. 1:11; 9:8, 30; 15:30(27); 2. a patient, steadfast waiting for; (others question this sense in the New Testament, and render the genitive by 'characterizing', 'in respect to', etc.): Χριστοῦ (genitive of the object), the return of Christ from heaven, 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Revelation 1:9 (where L T Tr WH ἐν Ἰησοῦ (which is in Jesus)); b. 104:5, 81). 3. a patient enduring, sustaining: τῶν παθημάτων, 2 Corinthians 1:6 (λύπης, Plato, definition, p. 412 c.; θανάτου, Plutarch, Pelop. 1). (Synonym: see μακροθυμία, at the end.) From hupomeno; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy -- enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting). see GREEK hupomeno Englishman's Concordance Luke 8:15 N-DFSGRK: καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν ὑπομονῇ NAS: and bear fruit with perseverance. KJV: bring forth fruit with patience. INT: bring forth fruit by perseverance Luke 21:19 N-DFS Romans 2:7 N-AFS Romans 5:3 N-AFS Romans 5:4 N-NFS Romans 8:25 N-GFS Romans 15:4 N-GFS Romans 15:5 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 1:6 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 6:4 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 12:12 N-DFS Colossians 1:11 N-AFS 1 Thessalonians 1:3 N-GFS 2 Thessalonians 1:4 N-GFS 2 Thessalonians 3:5 N-AFS 1 Timothy 6:11 N-AFS 2 Timothy 3:10 N-DFS Titus 2:2 N-DFS Hebrews 10:36 N-GFS Hebrews 12:1 N-GFS James 1:3 N-AFS James 1:4 N-NFS James 5:11 N-AFS 2 Peter 1:6 N-AFS 2 Peter 1:6 N-DFS Strong's Greek 5281 |
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