Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to endure
Usage: καρτερέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Job.2:9 (חָזַק hi.), Isa.42:14 (פָּאָה), Sir.2:2 12:15, 2 12:1-18, 4Macc 7:1-23 * ;] to be steadfast, patient: Heb.11:27 (cf. προσ-καρτερέω).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2594
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
10
Books
5
Strong's G2594 Quick Answer
Strong's G2594 καρτερέω (kartereo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kartereo (kar-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to be strong 2. (figuratively) to endure It has 10 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include endure, endured, silent, like, and now. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- kartereo (kar-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to be strong 2. (figuratively) to endure
- Usage
- 10 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- endure, endured, silent, like, and now
Meaning and Definition
kartereo (kar-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to be strong 2. (figuratively) to endure [from a derivative of G2904 (transposed)] KJV: endure Root(s): G2904
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2594. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
endure
endured
silent
like
now
abide
while
thee
shalt
said
been
also
How Strong's G2594 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 8 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2594 (καρτερέω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 7:17 — καρτέρει
- 4 Maccabees 9:9 — καρτερήσεις
- 4 Maccabees 9:28 — καρτερῶν
- 4 Maccabees 10:1 — καρτερήσαντος
- 4 Maccabees 10:11 — καρτερήσεις
Strong's G2594 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 G2594 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Strong's G2594 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
I have been silent: shall I also always be silent and forbear? I have endured like a travailing woman: I will now amaze and wither at once.
Strong's G2594 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
8 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
but abide a while, and behold his great power, how he will torment thee and thy seed.
But thou, for the wicked and despotic slaughter of us, shalt, from the Divine vengeance, endure eternal torture by fire.
after they with the iron hands had violently dragged all the flesh from the neck to the chin, the panther-like beasts tore off the very skin of his head: but he, bearing with firmness this misery, said,
Usage Excerpts
First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2594.
I have been silent: shall I also always be silent and forbear? I have endured like a travailing woman: I will now amaze and wither at once.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
but abide a while, and behold his great power, how he will torment thee and thy seed.
But thou, for the wicked and despotic slaughter of us, shalt, from the Divine vengeance, endure eternal torture by fire.
after they with the iron hands had violently dragged all the flesh from the neck to the chin, the panther-like beasts tore off the very skin of his head: but he, bearing with firmness this misery, said,
Now this one, having endured this praiseworthy death, the third was brought along, and exhorted by many to taste and save his life.
But thou, for thy impiety and bloodshedding, shalt endure indissoluble torments.
And one said, Courage, brother; and another, Nobly endure.
Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of trouble.
For a while he will abide with thee, But if thou begin to fall, he will not tarry.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2594, grouped by book.
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2594 FAQ
What does kartereo (καρτερέω) mean?
Kartereo (Strong's G2594) is a Greek word most simply glossed "endure". kartereo (kar-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to be strong 2. (figuratively) to endure
How many times is kartereo (καρτερέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G2594 across 5 books.
Where can I study kartereo (καρτερέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2594 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kartereo (καρτερέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as endure, endured, silent, like, now, and abide. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2594 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 8 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2594, with linked reader references where each row is available.