ὑπομονή
| Strong's # | G5281 |
|---|---|
| Greek Spelling | ὑπομονή |
| Pronunciation | hoo-paw-maw-NAY |
| Transliteration | Hupomone |
| Definition | endurance, steadfastness, perseverance |
Notable Occurences
Rom 5:3-4 We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Rom 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
Heb 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
James 1:3 ...because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Insights
The authors of the New Testament were well aware that the Christian life would be marked by difficulty, persecution, and hardship. They called on fellow believers to develop hupomone, which signifies a patient and steadfast endurance in the face of such trials. This quality was considered crucial for refining a Christian's character, shaping it to be more like that of Jesus, who serves as the ultimate example of hupomone.