Hypoménō — G5278

G5278 · Greek — ὑπομένω

Pronunciation: hoop-om-en'-o

Definition

verb

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

  1. to remain i. e. tarry behind
  2. to remain i. e. abide, not recede or flee
    1. to persevere
    2. to endure, bear bravely and calmly

Usually translated as

endure, patiently, patient, suffer, tarry behind, abide

Origin

from G5259 and G3306

Occurrences

Hypoménō occurs 17 times in 16 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (1), Luke (1), Acts (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Timothy (2), Hebrews (4), James (2), 1 Peter (1)

Strong's Lexicon — H