ὑπομονῇ
upomone
perseverance
from ὑπομένω; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
2 Peter 1:6 · Word #16
Lexicon G5281
| Lemma | ὑπομονή |
| Transliteration | hypomonḗ |
| Strong's | G5281 |
| In-context | perseverance |
| Literal | perseverance-[dat.f.sing] |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὑπομονή |
| Strong's | G5281 |
SIBI-P1 G5281-01
to/with the steadfast under-remaining
| Root | ὑπομονή (hypomonē) |
| Core Meanings | remaining under, endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, patient continuance |
| Semantic Range | steadfast endurance under trial, patient perseverance, constancy in faithfulness, capacity to bear up under suffering, hopeful waiting |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical context, ὑπομονή expresses covenantal steadfastness—remaining faithful under pressure or affliction. It signifies not passive resignation but active, hope-filled perseverance rooted in trust in Elohim’s promises. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DFS, = noun, dative, feminine, singular (also attested in nominative feminine singular, NFS, in some occurrences). As a dative singular, it often functions as the means, sphere, or indirect object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ὑπομονή derives from ὑπό (under) and μένω (to remain), literally conveying the idea of "remaining under" pressure or trial. Rendering it as "steadfast under-remaining" preserves this root imagery, while "to/with the" reflects the dative feminine singular form (DFS) attested in the morphology, indicating indirect object or means. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ὑπομονή (remaining under, endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, patient continuance)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G5281-02 |
upomonen | endurance-under |
G5281-03 |
upomones | of the under-remaining endurance |
Word Usage (32 occurrences of G5281)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:15 | ὑπομονῇ | upomone | patience |
| Luke 21:19 | ὑπομονῇ | upomone | endurance |
| Romans 2:7 | ὑπομονὴν | upomonen |