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ὑπομένω G5278
G5278 is the Greek word ὑπομένω, transliterated hypoménō. The King James Version most often renders it endure.
What it means
to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere.
Where it comes from
from G5259 (ὑπό) and G3306 (μένω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 17 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.
Verses using ὑπομένω
All 16 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:22 · KJV
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 24:13 · KJV
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Mark 13:13 · KJV
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Luke 2:43 · KJV
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Acts 17:14 · KJV
And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
Romans 12:12 · KJV
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
1 Corinthians 13:7 · KJV
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
2 Timothy 2:10 · KJV
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
2 Timothy 2:12 · KJV
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
Hebrews 10:32 · KJV
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
Hebrews 12:2 · KJV
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:3 · KJV
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Hebrews 12:7 · KJV
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
James 1:12 · KJV
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
James 5:11 · KJV
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
1 Peter 2:20 · KJV
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5278 mean?
G5278 is the Greek word ὑπομένω (hypoménō), meaning to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere.
How is G5278 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it endure (5 times), endureth (3 times), endured (3 times), take it patiently (2 times), tarried behind (1 time), among others.
How many times does G5278 appear in the Bible?
ὑπομένω (hypoménō) is tagged in 16 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5278 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G3306 (μένω).
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