Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5281

Strong's G5281 · Greek

ὑπομονή

hypomonḗ

Number
G5281
Language
Greek
Original word
ὑπομονή
Transliteration
hypomonḗ
KJV occurrences
31 verses

Definition

cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy

KJV: enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting)

Root / derivation: from G5278 (ὑπομένω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑπομονή across 31 verses.

patience29×
continuance1×
enduring1×
waiting1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

31 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke2 verses
Romans6 verses
2 Corinthians3 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
James3 verses
2 Peter1 verse
Revelation7 verses
Revelation 1:9

I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 2:2

I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

Revelation 2:3

And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Revelation 2:19

I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

Revelation 3:10

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Revelation 13:10

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Revelation 14:12

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5281 (hypomonḗ) mean?

cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy

How many times does G5281 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5281 (ὑπομονή) appears in 31 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “patience.”

How is hypomonḗ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5281 is rendered as “patience” (29×), “continuance” (1×), “enduring” (1×), “waiting” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ὑπομονή come from?

from G5278 (ὑπομένω);