ὑπομένω

hupomenōVerbG5278

to remain/endure

From: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G3306 (μένω);

Short Definition

to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in-trans., to stay behind
2.Trans.
awith accusative, to await, wait for
bof things, to bear patiently, endure
Synonyms
*μακροθυμέω *(see: ὑπομονή)
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָוָה, also for יָחַל hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
4
2 Timothy
2
James
2
Matthew
2
1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:7
  • 2 Timothy 2:12
  • Hebrews 12:2
  • James 1:12
  • Matthew 10:22

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