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Strong's G2553 κακοπαθέω (kakopatheo)

Kakopatheo means “be afflicted” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2553 — chamman (“idol”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2553
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's G2553 Quick Answer

Strong's G2553 κακοπαθέω (kakopatheo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kakopatheo (kak-op-ath-eh'-o) v. 1. to undergo hardship [from a compound of G2556 and G3806] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include endure, suffer, and afflicted. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
kakopatheo (kak-op-ath-eh'-o) v. 1. to undergo hardship [from a compound of G2556 and G3806]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
endure, suffer, and afflicted

Meaning and Definition

kakopatheo (kak-op-ath-eh'-o) v. 1. to undergo hardship [from a compound of G2556 and G3806] KJV: be afflicted, endure afflictions (hardness), suffer trouble Root(s): G2556, G3806 See also: G2552

Original Word
κακοπαθέω
Transliteration
kakopatheo
Derivation
Root: πάθος R1: 2556 R2: 3806
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2553. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2553 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kakopatheo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

endure 2 Timothy 2:3 2× afflicted James 5:13 suffer 2 Timothy 2:9

How Strong's G2553 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2553 (κακοπαθέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2553 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2553 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Timothy 2:3 KJV

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:9 KJV

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

2 Timothy 4:5 KJV

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Strong's G2553 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jonah 4:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord said, Thou hadst pity on the gourd, for which thou hast not suffered, neither didst thou rear it; which came up before night, and perished before another night:

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2553.

Jonah 4:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said, Thou hadst pity on the gourd, for which thou hast not suffered, neither didst thou rear it; which came up before night, and perished before another night:
2 Timothy 2:3 New Testament, KJV
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:9 New Testament, KJV
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
2 Timothy 4:5 New Testament, KJV
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
James 5:13 New Testament, KJV
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2553, grouped by book.

Jonah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jonah 4:10
2 Timothy 3 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 2:3 2 Timothy 2:9 2 Timothy 4:5
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 5:13

Strong's G2553 FAQ

What does kakopatheo (κακοπαθέω) mean?

Kakopatheo (Strong's G2553) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be afflicted". kakopatheo (kak-op-ath-eh'-o) v. 1. to undergo hardship [from a compound of G2556 and G3806]

How many times is kakopatheo (κακοπαθέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2553 across 3 books.

Where can I study kakopatheo (κακοπαθέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2553 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate kakopatheo (κακοπαθέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as endure, suffer, and afflicted. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2553 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2553, with linked reader references where each row is available.