ὑπομονή (G5281) — Greek Lexicon

ὑπομονή

hypomonḗ

G5281 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

The capacity to endure, remain steadfast, or persist through difficulty, hardship, or suffering; especially the sustained ability to bear or remain under challenging circumstances without giving up. In various contexts, can denote perseverance in faithfulness, resilience in face of adversity, or steadfastness over time. Sometimes carries connotation of enduring with dignity or steadfast purpose.

Semantic Range

endurance, perseverance, steadfastness under pressure, patience, resilience in suffering, long-suffering, remaining firm under trial, steadfast continuance

Root / Etymology

From the verb ὑπομένω (hypomenō, 'to remain under', 'to endure', 'to stand fast'), which itself is formed from ὑπό ('under') and μένω ('to remain', 'to stay'). The noun denotes the state or quality of enduring or remaining under.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ὑπομονή is relatively rare, with related forms (primarily the verb) more common and generally associated with military or philosophical endurance. By the Hellenistic and Roman periods, including the Septuagint and New Testament, ὑπομονή evolved to signify an internal, moral quality: endurance or steadfastness, especially in enduring suffering, persecution, or hardship. In New Testament contexts, it frequently denotes persistence in faithfulness or hope under trial, distinct from passive resignation (sometimes implied in later English 'patience') and often contrasts with ἀναχωρέω ('to retreat') or ἀπειθέω ('to give way'). English translations such as 'patience' or 'endurance' do not always convey the proactive persistence implied in ὑπομονή. The word does not imply mere waiting, but an active steadfastness, especially in the face of opposition or adversity.

Translation Consistency

primary "endurance" 32 occurrences

ὑπομονή most typically denotes the capacity to bear or remain under hardship—'endurance' is a natural, widely used English noun that covers perseverance, steadfastness, and long-suffering. It fits the SILEX range and is the common translation in modern Bibles (more natural than the adjective 'steadfast').

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ὑπομένω; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).

Root Family

ὑπομονή (hypomonē) — endurance, perseverance, steadfastness under pressure, remaining under

Root ὑπομεν- to remain, to endure, to persist under

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G5281-01`	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance	13
`G5281-02`	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	patience	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance	11
`G5281-03`	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	patience	of steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance	8

Occurrences in Scripture

32 occurrences

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SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G5281-01`	Luke 8:15	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	patience	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	Luke 21:19	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	Romans 2:7	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	perseverance	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	Romans 5:3	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	patience	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	Romans 5:4	ὑπομονὴ	upomone	`N NOM F SG`	patience	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	Romans 8:25	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	perseverance	of steadfast endurance	of steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	Romans 15:4	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	endurance	of steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	Romans 15:5	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	patience	of steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	2 Corinthians 1:6	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	2 Corinthians 6:4	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	2 Corinthians 12:12	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	Colossians 1:11	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	steadfastness	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	1 Thessalonians 1:3	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	steadfastness	of steadfast endurance	of steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	2 Thessalonians 1:4	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	patience	of steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	2 Thessalonians 3:5	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	steadfastness	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	1 Timothy 6:11	ὑπομονήν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	patience	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	2 Timothy 3:10	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	perseverance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	Titus 2:2	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	patience	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	Hebrews 10:36	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	of endurance	of steadfast endurance	of steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	Hebrews 12:1	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	endurance	of steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	James 1:3	ὑπομονήν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	endurance	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	James 1:4	ὑπομονὴ	upomone	`N NOM F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	James 5:11	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	patience	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	2 Peter 1:6	ὑπομονήν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	perseverance	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	2 Peter 1:6	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	perseverance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	Revelation 1:9	ὑπομονῇ	upomone	`N DAT F SG`	patience	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	Revelation 2:2	ὑπομονήν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	endurance	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	Revelation 2:3	ὑπομονὴν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	perseverance	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-02`	Revelation 2:19	ὑπομονήν	upomonen	`N ACC F SG`	patience	steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-03`	Revelation 3:10	ὑπομονῆς	upomones	`N GEN F SG`	patience	of steadfast endurance	steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	Revelation 13:10	ὑπομονὴ	upomone	`N NOM F SG`	patience	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance
`G5281-01`	Revelation 14:12	ὑπομονὴ	upomone	`N NOM F SG`	endurance	in steadfast endurance	in steadfast endurance

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