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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 all nations will hate you because you are my followers.[fn] But everyone who endures 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 endures to the end will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:13 - And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.[fn] But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:43 - After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:14 - The believers acted at once, sending Paul on to the coast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:12 - Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:7 - Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:10 - So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:12 - If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:32

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:32 - Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ.[fn] Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.[fn] Because of the joy[fn] awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:3 - Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;[fn] then you won’t become weary and give up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:7 - As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:12 - God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:11 - We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:20 - Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you.
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