Lexical Summary hupomenó: To endure, to persevere, to remain steadfast Original Word: ὑπομένω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abide, endure, tarry behind. From hupo and meno; to stay under (behind), i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere -- abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind. see GREEK hupo see GREEK meno HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5278 hypoménō – literally, remaining under (the load), bearing up (enduring); for the believer, this uniquely happens by God's power (cf. 1 Thes 3:5). See 5281 (hypomonē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and menó Definition to stay behind, to await, endure NASB Translation endure (3), endure...with patience (1), endured (5), endures (3), patiently endure (1), perseveres (1), persevering (1), remained (1), stayed behind (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5278: ὑπομένωὑπομένω; imperfect ὑπέμενον; future 2 person plural ὑπομενεῖτε; 1 aorist ὑπέμεινα; perfect participle ὑπομεμενηκως; from Homer down; the Sept. for קִוָּה, חִכָּה, יִחֵל; 1. to remain i. e. tarry behind: followed by ἐν with a dative of the place, Luke 2:43, ἐκεῖ, Acts 17:14. 2. to remain i. e. abide, not recede or flee; tropically, a. to persevere: absolutely and emphatically, under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ (R. V. commonly endure), Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13; 2 Timothy 2:12 (cf. 2 Timothy 2:10 in b.); James 5:11; with τῇ θλίψει added, when trial assails (A. V. in tribulation (i. e. the dative of circumstances or condition)) (cf. Kühner, § 426, 3 (Jelf, § 603, 1)), Romans 12:12 (quite different is ὑπομένειν τῷ κυρίῳ, לַיְהוָה הוחִיל, Lamentations 3:21, 24; Micah 7:7; 2 Kings 6:33; לַי הִכָּה, Psalm 32:20 b. to endure, bear bravely and calmly: absolutely, ill-treatment, 1 Peter 2:20; εἰς παιδείαν, i. e. εἰς τό παιδεύεσθαι (for or unto chastening), Hebrews 12:7 according to the reading of L T Tr WH which is defended at length by Delitzsch at the passage (and adopted by Riehm (Lehrbegriff as above with, p. 758 note), Alford, Maulton, others), but successfully overthrown (?) by Fritzsche (De conformatione N. Ti. critica quam Lachmann edidit, pp. 21ff) (and rejected by the majority of commentators (Bleek, Lünemann, Kurtz, others)). with an accusative of the thing, 1 Corinthians 13:7; 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 10:32; Hebrews 12:2f 7 R G; James 1:12. Strong’s 5278 depicts the voluntary choice to “remain under” pressure rather than escape it. In Scripture this endurance is never stoic resignation; it is confident perseverance grounded in the character and promises of God. The term gathers ideas of steadfast loyalty, patient waiting, and unwavering courage. Old Testament Background Although ὑπομένω does not appear in the Septuagint, the concept is foreshadowed in passages such as Job 13:15, Psalm 27:14, and Isaiah 40:31, where faithful waiting upon the Lord secures strength for the righteous. By the New Testament era, this hope-filled endurance had ripened into a definitive mark of covenant faithfulness. Jesus’ Call to Persevere In the Synoptic Gospels the verb surfaces in eschatological teaching: • Matthew 10:22; 24:13; Mark 13:13 – “The one who endures to the end will be saved”. Endurance is here linked directly to ultimate salvation, revealing that persevering faith distinguishes genuine discipleship. It answers opposition (Matthew 10:22), apostasy (Matthew 24:10-12), and global hatred (Mark 13:13). The Pattern of Christ Hebrews anchors all exhortations to the personal example of Jesus: • Hebrews 12:2 – “For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame.” Christ’s endurance transforms the virtue from mere moral grit into Christ-centered imitation, empowering believers through His finished work. Apostolic Exhortations 1. Trials and maturity 2. Ministry and mission 3. Corporate life 4. Ethical witness Endurance and Love Paul’s hymn of love includes the present tense, “Love... endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7). Perseverance is therefore not only a response to hostility but an expression of self-giving love within the body of Christ. Historical Witness Acts 17:14 records the brethren at Berea “remaining” (ὑπέμειναν) after Paul’s hurried departure, embodying courage amid persecution. Early church history echoes this pattern as martyrs and confessors viewed steadfast endurance as both testimony and triumph. Eschatological Horizon Endurance is consistently tied to future reward: salvation (Matthew 24:13), reigning with Christ (2 Timothy 2:12), the crown of life (James 1:12), and the blessed outcome “the Lord brought about” for Job (James 5:11). Thus perseverance is not optional; it is the Spirit-empowered pathway to promised glory. Pastoral Application • Encourage believers to frame present trials within the larger account of redemption (Hebrews 10:32-39). Summary Strong’s 5278 gathers the New Testament’s call to persevere in faith, love, and mission until the consummation of salvation. Rooted in the endurance of Christ Himself and energized by eschatological hope, it marks the authentic disciple, fortifies the church under pressure, and magnifies the sufficiency of God’s grace in every generation. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 10:22 V-APA-NMSGRK: ὁ δὲ ὑπομείνας εἰς τέλος NAS: of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end KJV: but he that endureth to the end INT: the [one who] however having endured to [the] end Matthew 24:13 V-APA-NMS Mark 13:13 V-APA-NMS Luke 2:43 V-AIA-3S Acts 17:14 V-AIA-3P Romans 12:12 V-PPA-NMP 1 Corinthians 13:7 V-PIA-3S 2 Timothy 2:10 V-PIA-1S 2 Timothy 2:12 V-PIA-1P Hebrews 10:32 V-AIA-2P Hebrews 12:2 V-AIA-3S Hebrews 12:3 V-RPA-AMS Hebrews 12:7 V-PIA-2P James 1:12 V-PIA-3S James 5:11 V-APA-AMP 1 Peter 2:20 V-FIA-2P 1 Peter 2:20 V-FIA-2P Strong's Greek 5278 |
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