◄ 2594. kartereó ►
Strong's Lexicon kartereó: To endure, to be steadfast, to persevere Original Word: καρτερέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kartereó Pronunciation: kar-ter-eh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (kar-ter-eh'-o) Definition: I persevere, endure, am steadfast, patient. Meaning: To endure, to be steadfast, to persevere, to remain firm or constant in the face of challenges or difficulties. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word καρτερός (karteros), meaning "strong" or "steadfast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6965 קוּם (qum): To arise, stand up, endure. • H5975 עָמַד (amad): To stand, remain, endure. • H3201 יָכֹל (yakol): To be able, have power, endure. These Hebrew terms share a similar thematic emphasis on endurance and steadfastness, reflecting the consistent biblical theme of remaining faithful and strong in the face of challenges. Usage: The term καρτερέω is used in the context of enduring hardships, maintaining faith, and demonstrating steadfastness in the face of trials. It emphasizes the strength and perseverance required to remain faithful and committed. Context: The Greek verb καρτερέω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of enduring or persevering through trials and challenges. This term is often associated with the Christian virtue of steadfastness, where believers are encouraged to remain firm in their faith despite external pressures or internal struggles. In the New Testament, the concept of endurance is frequently linked to the believer's journey of faith. The Apostle Paul, for instance, often speaks of the need for perseverance in the Christian life, highlighting that endurance is a key component of spiritual maturity and growth. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) captures this sentiment in passages that encourage believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us" (Hebrews 12:1) and to "stand firm in the faith" (1 Corinthians 16:13). The virtue of endurance is not merely passive but involves active engagement and reliance on God's strength. It is through enduring trials that believers are refined and their faith is proven genuine. The New Testament presents καρτερέω as an essential quality for those who seek to follow Christ faithfully, underscoring the importance of remaining steadfast in the face of adversity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from a derivation of kratos Definition to be steadfast NASB Translation endured (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2594: καρτερέω καρτερέω, καρτέρω: 1 aorist ἐκαρτέρησα; (καρτερός (from κάρτος i. e. κράτος, 'strong')); to be steadfast: Hebrews 11:27 (A. V. endured). (Job 2:9; Sir. 2:2 Sir. 12:15; often in Greek writings from Sophocles and Thucydides down.) (Compare: προσκαρτερέω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance endure. From a derivative of kratos (transposed); to be strong, i.e. (figuratively) steadfast (patient) -- endure. see GREEK kratos Forms and Transliterations εκαρτέρησα εκαρτέρησε εκαρτερησεν ἐκαρτέρησεν εκαρτέρωσεν καρτερήσεις κάρυα καρύας καρυίνην καρυϊνην καρυϊσκους ekarteresen ekarterēsen ekartéresen ekartérēsen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 11:27 V-AIA-3S GRK: ὡς ὁρῶν ἐκαρτέρησεν NAS: of the king; for he endured, as seeing KJV: of the king: for he endured, as seeing INT: as seeing he perservered Strong's Greek 2594 1 Occurrence ἐκαρτέρησεν — 1 Occ.