G5281
Perseverance
ὑπομονή (hupomonē)
Steadfast endurance under pressure — remaining faithful despite difficulty.
Greek
Pronunciation: hoo-po-mo-NAY
Definition
Hupomonē is the Greek word for perseverance or endurance, meaning 'remaining under.' It describes the quality of standing firm under pressure, continuing in faith despite suffering, delay, or opposition.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
James 1:3-4
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”Read in context
Romans 5:3-4
“Tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope.”Read in context
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