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GreekG5278Verb

ὑπομένω

hupomenō

16Occurrences
G5278Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G5259 (ὑπό) and G3306 (μένω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.in-trans., to stay behind
2.Trans.
(a)with accusative, to await, wait for
(b)of things, to bear patiently, endure
Synonyms
*μακροθυμέω *(see: ὑπομονή)
LXX: chiefly for קָוָה, also for יָחַל hi., etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ὑπομένω appears 16 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Hebrews
4
2 Timothy
2
James
2
Matthew
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 13:7BSB

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

2 Timothy 2:12BSB

if we endure,we will also reign with Him;if we deny Him,He will also deny us;

Hebrews 12:2BSB

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

James 1:12BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Matthew 10:22BSB

You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.