🇬🇷 Greek · Strong's G5278
G5278

ὑπομένω

hypoménō [hoop-om-en'-o] Verb
Core meaningto remain/endure

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5278

to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere

KJV usage: :--abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.
Etymology: from and ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

intrans. to remain or stay behind, when others have departed, Lk. 2:43; trans. to bear up under, endure, suffer patiently, 1 Cor. 13:7; Heb. 10:32; absol. to continue firmly, hold out, remain constant, persevere, Mt. 10:22; 24:13

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