ὑπομονή

hupomonēNoun (Feminine)G5281

perseverance

From: from G5278 (ὑπομένω);

Short Definition

cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a remaining behind .
2.patient enduring, endurance
Synonyms
see: μακροθυμία, and cf. Hort on
LXX Usage: for מִקְוֶה and cogn. forms; frequently in 4Mac

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

31 times

Appears 31 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
7
Romans
6
2 Corinthians
3
James
3
2 Thessalonians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:4
  • James 1:3
  • Revelation 13:10
  • Romans 15:4

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