The meaning of “ὑπομονή”
Understanding hypomonḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting). - cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
ὑπομονή
enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting). - cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 21:19 | “In your patience possess ye your souls.” Word: ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:4 | “But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,” Word: ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:3 | “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;” Word: ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:11 | “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.” Word: ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ) | |
| Titus 2:2 | “That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.” Word: ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ) |