430. anechó
Lexical Summary
anechó: To endure, to bear with, to tolerate, to hold up

Original Word: ἀνέχω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: anechó
Pronunciation: ä-ne'-khō
Phonetic Spelling: (an-ekh'-om-ahee)
KJV: bear with, endure, forbear, suffer
NASB: put, bear, endure, bearing, tolerate, showing tolerance
Word Origin: [middle voice from G303 (ἀνά - each) and G2192 (ἔχω - have)]

1. to hold oneself up against
2. (figuratively) put up with

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/exō, "to have") – properly, "still bearing up," even after going through the needed sequence (course of action); to forbear; for the believer, "staying up" means living out the faith God works in.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from 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: ἀνέχω

ἀνέχω: 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.
2. Serves the unity of the church: Without it, differences and offenses fracture fellowship.
3. Guards the gospel: Endurance faces persecution without compromise yet refuses to “put up with” distortions of truth.
4. Anticipates eschatological hope: Enduring saints await vindication at Christ’s return.

Practical Application for Today

• In discipleship: Walk patiently beside immature believers, correcting with gentleness.
• In leadership: Accept hardship for the flock, but safeguard doctrine.
• In relationships: Forgive quickly, bear quietly, love deeply.
• In culture: Engage society’s hostility without capitulating to error.

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 anéxontai
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Matthew 17:17 V-FIM-1S
GRK: 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
GRK: ἕως πότε ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν φέρετε
NAS: shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring
KJV: how long shall I suffer you?
INT: until when will I bear with you Bring

Luke 9:41 V-FIM-1S
GRK: ὑμᾶς καὶ ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν προσάγαγε
NAS: how long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring
KJV: you, and suffer you? Bring
INT: you and bear with you Bring

Acts 18:14 V-AIM-1S
GRK: λόγον ἂν ἀνεσχόμην ὑμῶν
NAS: it would be reasonable for me to put up with you;
KJV: would that I should bear with you:
INT: reason anyhow I should have carried with you

1 Corinthians 4:12 V-PIM/P-1P
GRK: εὐλογοῦμεν διωκόμενοι ἀνεχόμεθα
NAS: when we are persecuted, we endure;
KJV: being persecuted, we suffer it:
INT: we bless persecuted we endure

2 Corinthians 11:1 V-IIM/P-2P
GRK: Ὄφελον ἀνείχεσθέ μου μικρόν
NAS: I wish that you would bear with me in a little
KJV: Would to God ye could bear with me
INT: I wish you were bearing with me a little

2 Corinthians 11:1 V-PIM/P-2P
GRK: ἀλλὰ καὶ ἀνέχεσθέ μου
NAS: but indeed you are bearing with me.
KJV: and indeed bear with me.
INT: but indeed bear with me

2 Corinthians 11:4 V-PIM/P-2P
GRK: ἐδέξασθε καλῶς ἀνέχεσθε
NAS: you have not accepted, you bear [this] beautifully.
KJV: ye might well bear with [him].
INT: you did accept well are you bearing with [it]

2 Corinthians 11:19 V-PIM/P-2P
GRK: ἡδέως γὰρ ἀνέχεσθε τῶν ἀφρόνων
NAS: [so] wise, tolerate the foolish
KJV: For ye suffer fools gladly,
INT: gladly indeed you bear with fools

2 Corinthians 11:20 V-PIM/P-2P
GRK: ἀνέχεσθε γὰρ εἴ
NAS: For you tolerate it if anyone
KJV: For ye suffer, if a man bring
INT: you bear [it] indeed if

Ephesians 4:2 V-PPM/P-NMP
GRK: μετὰ μακροθυμίας ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν
NAS: with patience, showing tolerance for one another
KJV: longsuffering, forbearing one another
INT: with patience bearing with one another in

Colossians 3:13 V-PPM/P-NMP
GRK: ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων καὶ
NAS: bearing with one another,
KJV: Forbearing one another, and
INT: bearing with one another and

2 Thessalonians 1:4 V-PIM/P-2P
GRK: θλίψεσιν αἷς ἀνέχεσθε
NAS: and afflictions which you endure.
KJV: tribulations that ye endure:
INT: tribulations which you are bearing

2 Timothy 4:3 V-FIM-3P
GRK: διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται ἀλλὰ κατὰ
NAS: when they will not endure sound
KJV: they will not endure sound doctrine;
INT: teaching not they will endure but according to

Hebrews 13:22 V-PMM/P-2P
GRK: ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί ἀνέχεσθε τοῦ λόγου
NAS: you, brethren, bear with this
KJV: brethren, suffer the word
INT: you brothers bear the word

Strong's Greek 430
15 Occurrences


ἀνέχεσθέ — 6 Occ.
ἀνεχόμενοι — 2 Occ.
ἀνεχόμεθα — 1 Occ.
ἀνείχεσθέ — 1 Occ.
ἀνεσχόμην — 1 Occ.
ἀνέξομαι — 3 Occ.
ἀνέξονται — 1 Occ.

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