Lexical Summary anechó: To endure, to bear with, to tolerate, to hold up Original Word: ἀνέχω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear with, endure, forbear, suffer. Middle voice from ana and echo; to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with -- bear with, endure, forbear, suffer. see GREEK ana see GREEK echo HELPS Word-studies 430 anéxomai(from 303 /aná, "up/completing a process" and 2192/e NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and echó Definition to hold up, bear with NASB Translation bear (3), bearing (2), endure (3), put (4), showing tolerance (1), tolerate (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 430: ἀνέχωἀνέχω: in the N. T. only in the middle ἀνέχομαι; future ἀνέξομαι (Winer's Grammar, 83 (79)); imperfect ἠνειχόμην 2 Corinthians 11:4 (Rec.) (2 Corinthians 11:1 Rec.elz) (G T Tr WH marginal reading ἀνειχομην (cf. Moeris, Piers. edition, p. 176; (but L WH text in 2 Corinthians 11:4 ἀνέχεσθε); cf. WHs Appendix, p. 162; Winers Grammar, 72 (70); Buttmann, 35 (31))); 2 aorist ἠνεσχόμην Acts 18:14 (L T Tr WH ἀνεσχόμην, references as above); to hold up (e. g. κεφαλήν, χεῖρας, Homer and others); hence, in middle to hold oneself erect and firm (against any person or thing), to sustain, to bear (with equanimity), to bear with, endure, with a genitive of the person (in Greek writings the accusative is more common, both of the person and of the thing), of his opinions, actions, etc.: Matthew 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke 9:41; 2 Corinthians 11:19; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13. followed by the genitive of the thing: 2 Thessalonians 1:4 (WH marginal reading ἐνέχεσθε) (αἷς by attraction for ὧν, unless ἅς be preferred (Buttmann, 161 (140); cf. Winer's Grammar, 202 (190))). followed by μικρόν τί with the genitive of both person and thing, 2 Corinthians 11:1 (according to the reading μου μικρόν τί ἀφροσύνης (Rbez Relz L T Tr WH); cf. Meyer at the passage). without a case, 1 Corinthians 4:12 (we endure). followed by εἰ τίς, 2 Corinthians 11:20. Owing to the context, to hear with i. e. to listen: with the genitive of the person, Acts 18:14; of the thing, 2 Timothy 4:3; Hebrews 13:22. (Compare: προσανέχω.) Topical Lexicon Summary of Concept Strong’s Greek 430 portrays the active, deliberate willingness to “hold up under” people or pressures. It moves beyond mere patience to the gracious choice to stay present with weakness, opposition, or immaturity—whether in others or in circumstances—without surrendering truth or love. Key Occurrences Fifteen New Testament verses employ the verb, showing a rich range of settings: three in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke 9:41), one in Acts (Acts 18:14), nine in Pauline writings (1 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 11:1, 4, 19, 20; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Timothy 4:3), and one in Hebrews (Hebrews 13:22). Together they illustrate the Lord’s forbearance with unbelief, the apostles’ endurance of hardship, the congregation’s mandate to bear with one another, and the tragic refusal of some to “tolerate sound doctrine.” The Pattern in the Ministry of Jesus When Jesus cried, “How long must I put up with you?” (Matthew 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke 9:41), He exposed the generation’s unbelief yet remained among them, healing the boy and instructing the disciples. His complaint underscores that forbearance is not complacency; it is a holy patience that still confronts sin and heals need. A Mark of Apostolic Ministry Paul described the apostolic team: “When we are persecuted, we endure it” (1 Corinthians 4:12). In Corinth he begged believers, “I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness” (2 Corinthians 11:1) and then rebuked them for unwise tolerance of false teachers (2 Corinthians 11:4, 19–20). True servants endure hostility for Christ, yet they challenge any endurance that compromises the gospel. Forbearance within the Body of Christ Congregational life requires intentional restraint: “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2). Likewise, “Bear with one another and forgive” (Colossians 3:13). These verses tie forbearance to love, humility, and forgiveness, making it an indispensable ingredient of unity. Divine Patience Versus Ungodly Tolerance 2 Timothy 4:3 warns of a coming season when people “will not tolerate sound doctrine.” Here the same verb exposes counterfeit forbearance—the kind that refuses truth and seeks teachers who soothe itching ears. Scripture contrasts godly endurance that upholds truth with fleshly tolerance that abandons it. Pastoral Exhortation and Teaching Hebrews 13:22 reveals pastoral sensitivity: “Bear with my word of exhortation.” Sound teaching may be weighty, yet believers are urged to receive it patiently. Paul similarly commends the Thessalonians’ steadfastness “in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring” (2 Thessalonians 1:4), linking doctrinal fidelity with endurance under pressure. Historical and Cultural Background In the Greco-Roman world, endurance was admired as a stoic virtue. The biblical writers recast the idea, grounding it not in human self-sufficiency but in faith, love, and the example of Christ. Forbearance became a distinctly Christian witness: remaining under hardship while displaying grace. Theological Significance 1. Reflects God’s character: The Lord is “slow to anger,” and believers mirror His patience. Practical Application for Today • In discipleship: Walk patiently beside immature believers, correcting with gentleness. Related Concepts Patience, longsuffering, steadfastness, compassion, mercy. Conclusion Strong’s 430 paints a portrait of robust, truth-loving patience. Rooted in the long-suffering heart of God and modeled by Christ, it empowers Christians to endure trials, preserve unity, and guard the faith until He comes. Forms and Transliterations ανειχεσθε ανείχεσθέ ἀνείχεσθέ ανέξει ανεξομαι ανέξομαι ἀνέξομαι ανεξονται ανέξονται ἀνέξονται ανεσχομην ἀνεσχόμην ανέσχον ανέσχου ανέχεσθαι ανεχεσθε ανέχεσθε ανέχεσθέ ἀνέχεσθε ἀνέχεσθέ ανέχεταί ανέχομαι ανεχομεθα ανεχόμεθα ἀνεχόμεθα ανεχομενοι ανεχόμενοι ἀνεχόμενοι ηνείχεσθε anechesthe anéchesthe anéchesthé anechomenoi anechómenoi anechometha anechómetha aneichesthe aneíchesthé aneschomen aneschomēn aneschómen aneschómēn anexomai anéxomai anexontai anéxontaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 17:17 V-FIM-1SGRK: ἕως πότε ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετέ NAS: shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring KJV: how long shall I suffer you? INT: how long when will I bear with you Bring Mark 9:19 V-FIM-1S Luke 9:41 V-FIM-1S Acts 18:14 V-AIM-1S 1 Corinthians 4:12 V-PIM/P-1P 2 Corinthians 11:1 V-IIM/P-2P 2 Corinthians 11:1 V-PIM/P-2P 2 Corinthians 11:4 V-PIM/P-2P 2 Corinthians 11:19 V-PIM/P-2P 2 Corinthians 11:20 V-PIM/P-2P Ephesians 4:2 V-PPM/P-NMP Colossians 3:13 V-PPM/P-NMP 2 Thessalonians 1:4 V-PIM/P-2P 2 Timothy 4:3 V-FIM-3P Hebrews 13:22 V-PMM/P-2P Strong's Greek 430 |
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