◄ 2553. kakopatheó ►
Strong's Lexicon kakopatheó: To suffer hardship, to endure affliction Original Word: κακοπαθέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kakopatheó Pronunciation: kä-ko-pä-thé'-ō Phonetic Spelling: (kak-op-ath-eh'-o) Definition: I suffer evil, endure affliction. Meaning: To suffer hardship, endure affliction, or experience trouble. Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: κακός (kakos), meaning "bad" or "evil," and πάσχω (paschō), meaning "to suffer" or "to endure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κακοπαθέω, similar concepts of enduring suffering or affliction can be found in Hebrew words such as עָנָה (anah, Strong's H6031), meaning "to be afflicted" or "to humble," and צָרַר (tsarar, Strong's H6887), meaning "to bind" or "to be in distress." This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of κακοπαθέω, highlighting its significance in the New Testament and its application in the life of believers. Usage: The verb κακοπαθέω is used in the New Testament to describe enduring hardships or suffering, often in the context of maintaining faith or fulfilling one's duties despite difficulties. Context: • Contextual Overview: The term κακοπαθέω appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of exhortations to endure suffering for the sake of the Gospel. It emphasizes the perseverance required of believers in the face of trials and tribulations. • New Testament References: • 2 Timothy 2:3: "Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." Here, Paul encourages Timothy to endure hardships as part of his commitment to Christ, likening it to the discipline and resilience of a soldier. • 2 Timothy 4:5: "But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." Paul instructs Timothy to remain steadfast and endure difficulties as he carries out his ministry. • James 5:13: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises." James advises those experiencing hardship to turn to prayer, highlighting the spiritual response to suffering. • Theological Implications: The use of κακοπαθέω underscores the Christian call to perseverance. It reflects the belief that suffering is an integral part of the Christian journey, serving as a means of spiritual growth and a testament to one's faithfulness. • Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to view hardships as opportunities to demonstrate their faith and reliance on God. The endurance of suffering is seen as a way to participate in the sufferings of Christ and to witness to the transformative power of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies 2553 kakopathéō (from 2556 /kakós, "of a malicious disposition" and 3806 /páthos, "pain") – properly, experiencing painful hardship (suffering) that seems to be a "setback" but really isn't. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as kakopatheia Definition to suffer evil NASB Translation endure hardship (1), suffer hardship (1), suffering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2553: κακοπαθέω κακοπαθέω, κακοπαθῶ; 1 aorist imperative 2 singular κακοπάθησον; (κακοπαθής); to suffer (endure) evils (hardship, troubles); to be afflicted: 2 Timothy 2:9; James 5:13 (Winers Grammar, § 41 a. 3 at the end; cf. § 60, 4 c.; Buttmann, § 139, 28) (the Sept. Jonah 4:10; Xenophon, Plutarch, others); used frequently of the hardships of military service (Thucydides 4, 9; Polybius 3, 72, 5; Josephus, Antiquities 10, 11, 1; b. j. 1, 7, 4); hence, elegantly κακοπάθησον (L T Tr WH συγκακοπαθέω (T WH συν( (which see at the end)) κακοπάθησον) ὡς καλός στρατιώτης, 2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 4:5. (Compare: συγκακοπαθέω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance endure afflictions, suffer hardship From the same as kakopatheia; to undergo hardship -- be afflicted, endure afflictions (hardness), suffer trouble. see GREEK kakopatheia Forms and Transliterations Κακοπαθει κακοπαθεί Κακοπαθεῖ κακοπαθησον κακοπάθησον κακοπαθω κακοπαθώ κακοπαθῶ Kakopathei Kakopatheî kakopatheson kakopathēson kakopátheson kakopáthēson kakopatho kakopathô kakopathō kakopathō̂ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 2:9 V-PIA-1S GRK: ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν NAS: for which I suffer hardship even KJV: Wherein I suffer trouble, as INT: in which I suffer hardship unto chains 2 Timothy 4:5 V-AMA-2S GRK: ἐν πᾶσιν κακοπάθησον ἔργον ποίησον NAS: in all things, endure hardship, do KJV: all things, endure afflictions, do INT: in all things endure afflictions [the] work do James 5:13 V-PIA-3S GRK: Κακοπαθεῖ τις ἐν NAS: among you suffering? [Then] he must pray. KJV: among you afflicted? let him pray. Is INT: Does suffer hardships anyone among Strong's Greek 2553 3 Occurrences κακοπάθησον — 1 Occ. Κακοπαθεῖ — 1 Occ. κακοπαθῶ — 1 Occ.