Word: upomonh

Pronounce: hoop-om-on-ay'

Strongs Number: G5281

Orig: from 5278; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting). G5278

Use: TDNT-4:581,581 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H4723

1) steadfastness, constancy, endurance
1a) in the NT the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings
1b) patiently, and steadfastly
2) a patient, steadfast waiting for
3) a patient enduring, sustaining, perseverance

For Synonyms see entry G5861