2553. kakopatheó

Lexicon

kakopatheó: To suffer hardship, to endure affliction

Original Word: κακοπαθέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kakopatheó
Pronunciation: kä-ko-pä-thé'-ō
Phonetic Spelling: (kak-op-ath-eh'-o)
Definition: To suffer hardship, to endure affliction
Meaning: I suffer evil, endure affliction.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

endure afflictions, suffer hardship

From the same as kakopatheia; to undergo hardship -- be afflicted, endure afflictions (hardness), suffer trouble.

see GREEK kakopatheia

HELPS Word-studies

2553 kakopathéō (from 2556 /kakós, "of a malicious disposition" and 3806 /páthos, "pain") – properly, experiencing painful hardship (suffering) that seems to be a "setback" but really isn't.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as kakopatheia
Definition
to suffer evil
NASB Translation
endure hardship (1), suffer hardship (1), suffering (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2553: κακοπαθέω

κακοπαθέω, κακοπαθῶ; 1 aorist imperative 2 singular κακοπάθησον; (κακοπαθής); to suffer (endure) evils (hardship, troubles); to be afflicted: 2 Timothy 2:9; James 5:13 (Winers Grammar, § 41 a. 3 at the end; cf. § 60, 4 c.; Buttmann, § 139, 28) (the Sept. Jonah 4:10; Xenophon, Plutarch, others); used frequently of the hardships of military service (Thucydides 4, 9; Polybius 3, 72, 5; Josephus, Antiquities 10, 11, 1; b. j. 1, 7, 4); hence, elegantly κακοπάθησον (L T Tr WH συγκακοπαθέω (T WH συν( (which see at the end)) κακοπάθησον) ὡς καλός στρατιώτης, 2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 4:5. (Compare: συγκακοπαθέω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: κακός (kakos), meaning "bad" or "evil," and πάσχω (paschō), meaning "to suffer" or "to endure."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κακοπαθέω, similar concepts of enduring suffering or affliction can be found in Hebrew words such as עָנָה (anah, Strong's H6031), meaning "to be afflicted" or "to humble," and צָרַר (tsarar, Strong's H6887), meaning "to bind" or "to be in distress."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of κακοπαθέω, highlighting its significance in the New Testament and its application in the life of believers.

Usage: The verb κακοπαθέω is used in the New Testament to describe enduring hardships or suffering, often in the context of maintaining faith or fulfilling one's duties despite difficulties.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The term κακοπαθέω appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of exhortations to endure suffering for the sake of the Gospel. It emphasizes the perseverance required of believers in the face of trials and tribulations.
• New Testament References:
• 2 Timothy 2:3: "Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." Here, Paul encourages Timothy to endure hardships as part of his commitment to Christ, likening it to the discipline and resilience of a soldier.
• 2 Timothy 4:5: "But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." Paul instructs Timothy to remain steadfast and endure difficulties as he carries out his ministry.
• James 5:13: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises." James advises those experiencing hardship to turn to prayer, highlighting the spiritual response to suffering.
• Theological Implications: The use of κακοπαθέω underscores the Christian call to perseverance. It reflects the belief that suffering is an integral part of the Christian journey, serving as a means of spiritual growth and a testament to one's faithfulness.
• Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to view hardships as opportunities to demonstrate their faith and reliance on God. The endurance of suffering is seen as a way to participate in the sufferings of Christ and to witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

Κακοπαθει κακοπαθεί Κακοπαθεῖ κακοπαθησον κακοπάθησον κακοπαθω κακοπαθώ κακοπαθῶ Kakopathei Kakopatheî kakopatheson kakopathēson kakopátheson kakopáthēson kakopatho kakopathô kakopathō kakopathō̂

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 2:9 V-PIA-1S
GRK: ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν
NAS: for which I suffer hardship even
KJV: Wherein I suffer trouble, as
INT: in which I suffer hardship unto chains

2 Timothy 4:5 V-AMA-2S
GRK: ἐν πᾶσιν κακοπάθησον ἔργον ποίησον
NAS: in all things, endure hardship, do
KJV: all things, endure afflictions, do
INT: in all things endure afflictions [the] work do

James 5:13 V-PIA-3S
GRK: Κακοπαθεῖ τις ἐν
NAS: among you suffering? [Then] he must pray.
KJV: among you afflicted? let him pray. Is
INT: Does suffer hardships anyone among

Strong's Greek 2553
3 Occurrences

κακοπάθησον — 1 Occ.
Κακοπαθεῖ — 1 Occ.
κακοπαθῶ — 1 Occ.