ὑπομένω
hypomenō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ὑπομένω" (hypomenō) primarily means to remain or stay behind in a place or situation. It can also mean to wait for something or someone, or to endure challenges or difficulties with patience. This endurance can apply to circumstances, hardships, or trials, as seen in various contexts throughout the text.
to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
The Greek word hypomenō means "to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere," encompassing related ideas including abide, endure, patient, suffer.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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