endure, endurance

Definition

The term “endure” means to last a long time or to bear something difficult with patience.

• It also means to stand firm when times of testing come, without giving up.
• The term “endurance” can mean “patience” or “bearing up under a trial” or “persevering when being persecuted.”
• The encouragement to Christians to “endure to the end” is telling them to obey Jesus, even if this causes them to suffer.
• To “endure suffering” can also mean to “experience suffering.”

Translation Suggestions

• Ways to translate the term “endure” could include “persevere” or “keep believing” or “continue to do what God wants you to do” or “stand firm.”
• In some contexts, to “endure” could be translated as to “experience” or to “go through.”
• With the meaning of lasting for a long time, the term “endure” could also be translated as “last” or “continue.” The phrase “will not endure” could be translated as “will not last” or “will not continue to survive.”
• Ways to translate “endurance” could include “perseverance” or “continuing to believe” or “remaining faithful.”

(See also: persevere)

Bible References

• 2 Timothy 2:11-13
• James 1:3
• James 1:12
• Luke 21:19
• Matthew 13:21
• Revelation 1:9
• Romans 5:3-5

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0386, H3201, H3557, H5331, H5375, H5975, G04300, G09070, G15260, G20050, G20760, G25940, G33060, G47220, G52780, G52810, G52970, G53420