ὑπομονή

greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine32 occurrences13 books31 verses

Definition

ὑπο-μονή, -ῆς, ἡ

(ὑπομένω) [in LXX for מִקְוֶה and cogn. forms; frequently in 4Mac ;]

1. a remaining behind (Arist.).

2. patient enduring, endurance: Luke 8:15; 21:19, Romans 5:3-4; 15:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:4; 12:12, Colossians 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 1:4, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 3:10, Titus 2:2, Hebrews 10:36, James 1:3-4; 5:11, 2 Peter 1:6, Revelation 2:2-3, 19; 13:10; 14:12; δι᾽ ὑπομονῆς, Romans 8:25, Hebrews 12:1; with genitive of person(s), 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (ICC, in l), Revelation 3:10; with genitive of thing(s), Romans 2:7, 2 Corinthians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:3; before ἐν, Revelation 1:9.

Synonyms: see: μακροθυμία, and cf. Hort on James 1:3

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὑπομονή:

קֹוֶהqo.veh“Kue”75%
תִּקְוָהtiq.vah“cord”25%

Usage patterns

LawHistoryPoetryProphetsGospelsEpistles

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

32 total

Luke 8:15ὑπομονῇ · persevering
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
Luke 21:19ὑπομονῇ · patient endurance
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Romans 2:7ὑπομονὴν · perseverance
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
Romans 5:3ὑπομονὴν · perseverance
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 5:4ὑπομονὴ · perseverance
…perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 8:25ὑπομονῆς · patiently
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
Romans 15:4ὑπομονῆς · endurance
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
Romans 15:5ὑπομονῆς · [who gives] endurance
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
2 Corinthians 1:6ὑπομονῇ · patient endurance
If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.
2 Corinthians 6:4ὑπομονῇ · endurance
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
2 Corinthians 12:12ὑπομονῇ · perseverance
The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
Colossians 1:11ὑπομονὴν · endurance
…being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
1 Thessalonians 1:3ὑπομονῆς · enduring
…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:4ὑπομονῆς · perseverance
That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
2 Thessalonians 3:5ὑπομονὴν · perseverance
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
1 Timothy 6:11ὑπομονήν · perseverance
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
2 Timothy 3:10ὑπομονῇ · perseverance
You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
Titus 2:2ὑπομονῇ · perseverance
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
Hebrews 10:36ὑπομονῆς · to persevere
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 12:1ὑπομονῆς · endurance
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
James 1:3ὑπομονήν · perseverance
…because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:4ὑπομονὴ · perseverance
Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 5:11ὑπομονὴν · perseverance
See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
2 Peter 1:6ὑπομονήν · perseverance; ὑπομονῇ · perseverance
…and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
Revelation 1:9ὑπομονῇ · perseverance
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.
Revelation 2:2ὑπομονήν · perseverance
I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
Revelation 2:3ὑπομονὴν · persevered
Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
Revelation 2:19ὑπομονήν · perseverance
I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.
Revelation 3:10ὑπομονῆς · to persevere
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Revelation 13:10ὑπομονὴ · perseverance
“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.
Revelation 14:12ὑπομονὴ · perseverance
Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.