2594. kartereó

Lexicon

kartereó: To endure, to be steadfast, to persevere

Original Word: καρτερέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kartereó
Pronunciation: kar-ter-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-ter-eh'-o)
Definition: To endure, to be steadfast, to persevere
Meaning: I persevere, endure, am steadfast, patient.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

endure.

From a derivative of kratos (transposed); to be strong, i.e. (figuratively) steadfast (patient) -- endure.

see GREEK kratos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a derivation of kratos
Definition
to be steadfast
NASB Translation
endured (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2594: καρτερέω

καρτερέω, καρτέρω: 1 aorist ἐκαρτέρησα; (καρτερός (from κάρτος i. e. κράτος, 'strong')); to be steadfast: Hebrews 11:27 (A. V. endured). (Job 2:9; Sir. 2:2 Sir. 12:15; often in Greek writings from Sophocles and Thucydides down.) (Compare: προσκαρτερέω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word καρτερός (karteros), meaning "strong" or "steadfast."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6965 קוּם (qum): To arise, stand up, endure.
• H5975 עָמַד (amad): To stand, remain, endure.
• H3201 יָכֹל (yakol): To be able, have power, endure.

These Hebrew terms share a similar thematic emphasis on endurance and steadfastness, reflecting the consistent biblical theme of remaining faithful and strong in the face of challenges.

Usage: The term καρτερέω is used in the context of enduring hardships, maintaining faith, and demonstrating steadfastness in the face of trials. It emphasizes the strength and perseverance required to remain faithful and committed.

Context: The Greek verb καρτερέω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of enduring or persevering through trials and challenges. This term is often associated with the Christian virtue of steadfastness, where believers are encouraged to remain firm in their faith despite external pressures or internal struggles.

In the New Testament, the concept of endurance is frequently linked to the believer's journey of faith. The Apostle Paul, for instance, often speaks of the need for perseverance in the Christian life, highlighting that endurance is a key component of spiritual maturity and growth. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) captures this sentiment in passages that encourage believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us" (Hebrews 12:1) and to "stand firm in the faith" (1 Corinthians 16:13).

The virtue of endurance is not merely passive but involves active engagement and reliance on God's strength. It is through enduring trials that believers are refined and their faith is proven genuine. The New Testament presents καρτερέω as an essential quality for those who seek to follow Christ faithfully, underscoring the importance of remaining steadfast in the face of adversity.

Forms and Transliterations

εκαρτέρησα εκαρτέρησε εκαρτερησεν ἐκαρτέρησεν εκαρτέρωσεν καρτερήσεις κάρυα καρύας καρυίνην καρυϊνην καρυϊσκους ekarteresen ekarterēsen ekartéresen ekartérēsen

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 11:27 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ὡς ὁρῶν ἐκαρτέρησεν
NAS: of the king; for he endured, as seeing
KJV: of the king: for he endured, as seeing
INT: as seeing he perservered

Strong's Greek 2594
1 Occurrence

ἐκαρτέρησεν — 1 Occ.