Strong's Lexicon kakopatheia: Suffering, hardship, affliction Original Word: κακοπάθεια Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words κακός (kakos, meaning "bad" or "evil") and πάθος (pathos, meaning "suffering" or "passion"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kakopatheia," the concept of enduring suffering is present in the Hebrew Scriptures, often associated with words like עָנָה (anah, meaning "to afflict" or "to humble") and צָרָה (tsarah, meaning "trouble" or "distress"). Usage: The term "kakopatheia" refers to the experience of enduring hardship or suffering. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the trials and difficulties that believers may face, particularly in the context of their faith and commitment to Christ. It emphasizes the endurance and perseverance required to remain faithful amidst adversity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, suffering and hardship were common experiences due to political instability, persecution, and social challenges. For early Christians, "kakopatheia" often involved persecution for their faith, as they were marginalized and sometimes targeted by both Jewish and Roman authorities. The concept of enduring suffering was integral to the Christian identity, reflecting the suffering of Christ and the call to take up one's cross. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2552 kakopátheia – to experience affliction that seems bad (miserable) from an earthly perspective but in actuality is sent by God to accomplish His greater (eternal) purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of kakos and pathos Definition affliction NASB Translation suffering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2552: κακοπάθειακακοπάθεια (κακοπαθία WH; see Iota), κακοπαθείας, ἡ (κακοπαθής suffering evil, afflicted), properly, the suffering of evil, i. e. trouble, distress, affliction: James 5:10 (Malachi 1:13; 2 Macc. 2:26f; (Antiphon); Thucydides 7, 77; Isocrates, Polybius, Diodorus, others). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance suffering, afflictionFrom a compound of hemiorion and pathos; hardship -- suffering affliction. see GREEK hemiorion see GREEK pathos Forms and Transliterations κακοπαθείας κακοπαθιας κακοπαθίας kakopathias kakopathíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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