κακοπαθέω

The Greek word κακοπαθέω (kakopatheō) is translated as "to endure." This verb suggests a state of experiencing hardship or adversity, and the person enduring it. The use of κακοπαθέω implies a sense of suffering or pain, but also a capacity to withstand or persevere through it. In the three instances where κακοπαθέω appears in the Bible, it is used to describe the experience of pain or hardship. This verb does not necessarily convey a sense of moral virtue or spiritual strength, but rather a simple acknowledgment of the existence of suffering. The significance of κακοπαθέω lies in its recognition of the reality of hardship and the human capacity to endure it.