2552. kakopatheia

Lexicon

kakopatheia: Suffering, hardship, affliction

Original Word: κακοπάθεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kakopatheia
Pronunciation: kah-kop-ath'-i-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (kak-op-ath'-i-ah)
Definition: Suffering, hardship, affliction
Meaning: experience of evil, suffering, distress, affliction, perseverance.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

suffering, affliction

From a compound of hemiorion and pathos; hardship -- suffering affliction.

see GREEK hemiorion

see GREEK pathos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2552 kakopátheia – to experience affliction that seems bad (miserable) from an earthly perspective but in actuality is sent by God to accomplish His greater (eternal) purpose.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a comp. of kakos and pathos
Definition
affliction
NASB Translation
suffering (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2552: κακοπάθεια

κακοπάθεια (κακοπαθία WH; see Iota), κακοπαθείας, ἡ (κακοπαθής suffering evil, afflicted), properly, the suffering of evil, i. e. trouble, distress, affliction: James 5:10 (Malachi 1:13; 2 Macc. 2:26f; (Antiphon); Thucydides 7, 77; Isocrates, Polybius, Diodorus, others).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: κακός (kakos), meaning "bad" or "evil," and πάθος (pathos), meaning "suffering" or "affliction."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κακοπάθεια, similar concepts of enduring suffering and affliction can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures. Some related Hebrew words include:
• H6040 עָנִי (ani): Refers to affliction or poverty, often used to describe the state of being oppressed or in distress.
• H7451 רַע (ra): Meaning evil or distress, used in contexts of experiencing adversity or hardship.

These Hebrew terms, like κακοπάθεια, reflect the broader biblical theme of enduring trials with faith and patience.

Usage: The word κακοπάθεια is used in the New Testament to describe the experience of enduring hardships, particularly in the context of maintaining faith and perseverance through trials.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, κακοπάθεια is used to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite facing trials and tribulations. It emphasizes the virtue of patience and endurance in the face of adversity.
• Scriptural References:
• James 5:10 (BSB): "Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord."
• In this passage, James encourages believers to look to the prophets as examples of enduring suffering with patience. The prophets, who spoke on behalf of God, often faced significant hardships, yet they remained faithful.
• 2 Timothy 2:3 (BSB): "Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus."
• Here, Paul exhorts Timothy to endure hardships as a soldier of Christ. The metaphor of a soldier highlights the discipline and resilience required to persevere through spiritual battles and challenges.
• Theological Significance: The concept of κακοπάθεια is integral to the Christian understanding of discipleship. It underscores the reality that following Christ may involve suffering and trials, but such experiences are opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. The endurance of hardships is seen as a testament to one's faith and commitment to the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

κακοπαθείας κακοπαθιας κακοπαθίας kakopathias kakopathías

Englishman's Concordance

James 5:10 N-GFS
GRK: ἀδελφοί τῆς κακοπαθίας καὶ τῆς
NAS: brethren, of suffering and patience,
KJV: for an example of suffering affliction, and
INT: brothers of suffering evils and

Strong's Greek 2552
1 Occurrence

κακοπαθίας — 1 Occ.