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Lexicon :: Strong's G5278 - hypomenō

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ὑπομένω
Transliteration
hypomenō (Key)
Pronunciation
hoop-om-en'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:581,581

Strong’s Definitions

ὑπομένω hupŏmĕnō, hoop-om-en'-o; from G5259 and G3306; to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere:—abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's G5278 in the following manner: endure (11x), take patiently (2x), tarry behind (1x), abide (1x), patient (1x), suffer (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's G5278 in the following manner: endure (11x), take patiently (2x), tarry behind (1x), abide (1x), patient (1x), suffer (1x).

  1. to remain

    1. to tarry behind

  2. to remain i.e. abide, not recede or flee

    1. to persevere: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ

    2. to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ὑπομένω hupŏmĕnō, hoop-om-en'-o; from G5259 and G3306; to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere:—abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.
STRONGS G5278:
ὑπομένω; imperfect ὑπέμενον; future 2 person plural ὑπομενεῖτε; 1 aorist ὑπέμεινα; perfect participle ὑπομεμενηκως; from Homer down; the Sept. for קִוָּה, חִכָּה, יִחֵל;
1. to remain i. e. tarry behind: followed by ἐν with a dative of the place, Luke 2:43, ἐκεῖ, Acts 17:14.
2. to remain i. e. abide, not recede or flee; tropically,
a. to persevere: absolutely and emphatically, under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ (R. V. commonly endure), Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13; 2 Timothy 2:12 (cf. 2 Timothy 2:10 in b.); James 5:11; with τῇ θλίψει added, when trial assails (A. V. in tribulation (i. e. the dative of circumstances or condition)) (cf. Kühner, § 426, 3 (Jelf, § 603, 1)), Romans 12:12 (quite different is ὑπομένειν τῷ κυρίῳ, לַיְהוָה הוחִיל, Lamentations 3:21, 24; Micah 7:7; 2 Kings 6:33; לַי הִכָּה, Psalm 32:20 (Ps. 33:20), to cleave faithfully to (A. V. wait for) the Lord, where the dative depends on the verb contrary to Greek usage (cf. Winers Grammar, § 52, 16)).
b. to endure, bear bravely and calmly: absolutely, ill-treatment, 1 Peter 2:20; εἰς παιδείαν, i. e. εἰς τό παιδεύεσθαι (for or unto chastening), Hebrews 12:7 according to the reading of L T Tr WH which is defended at length by Delitzsch at the passage (and adopted by Riehm (Lehrbegriff as above with, p. 758 note), Alford, Maulton, others), but successfully overthrown (?) by Fritzsche (De conformatione N. Ti. critica quam Lachmann edidit, pp. 21ff) (and rejected by the majority of commentators (Bleek, Lünemann, Kurtz, others)). with an accusative of the thing, 1 Corinthians 13:7; 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 10:32; Hebrews 12:2f 7 R G; James 1:12.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Kings
6:33
Psalms
33:20
Lamentations
3:21; 3:24
Micah
7:7
Matthew
10:22; 24:13
Mark
13:13
Luke
2:43
Acts
17:14
Romans
12:12
1 Corinthians
13:7
2 Timothy
2:10; 2:10; 2:12
Hebrews
10:32; 12:2; 12:7; 12:7
James
1:12; 5:11
1 Peter
2:20

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5278 matches the Greek ὑπομένω (hypomenō),
which occurs 17 times in 16 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 10:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:22 - “And you will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but it is the one who has patiently persevered and endured to the end who will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:13 - “But the one who endures and bears up [under suffering] to the end will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:13 - “You will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but the one who [patiently perseveres empowered by the Holy Spirit and] endures to the end, he will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:43 - and as they were returning [to [fn]Nazareth], after spending the required number of days [at the Feast], the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. Now His parents did not know this,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:14 - So at that time the brothers immediately sent Paul away to go as far as the sea; but Silas and Timothy remained there [at Berea].

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:12 - constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:7 - Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:10 - For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:12 -

If we endure, we will also reign with Him;

If we deny Him, He will also deny us;

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:32

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:32 -

But remember the earlier days, when, after being [spiritually] enlightened, you [patiently] endured a great conflict of sufferings,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, [fn]disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:3 -

Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:7 -

You must submit to [correction for the purpose of] discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons; for [fn]what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:12 -

Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:11 - You know we call those blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] who were steadfast and endured [difficult circumstances]. You have heard of the patient endurance of Job and you have seen the Lord’s outcome [how He richly blessed Job]. The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:20 - After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.
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