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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 - You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:13 - but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:13 - Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:43 - After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:14 - The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:7 - It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:10 - Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with 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 disown him, he will also disown us;

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:32

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:32 - Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:3 - Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, 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 - Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:12 - Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:11 - As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:20 - But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
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