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 timesAppears 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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