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ΔΙΕΚΑΡΤΕΡΟΥΝ, διεκαρτερουν

DIEKARTEROUN, diekarteroun

Sounds Like: dee-eh-kar-teh-ROO-oon

Translations: they endured, they persevered, they continued steadfastly, they held out

From the root: ΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb 'καρτερέω' (kartereō), meaning 'to be strong' or 'to endure'. Together, it means to endure thoroughly, to persevere steadfastly, or to hold out completely. It describes an action of persistent endurance, often in the face of difficulty or opposition.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Strong’s numbers: G1223 (Lookup on BibleHub), G2594 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Josephus' The Jewish War
  • Book One — 9:14
  • Book Two — 9:5
  • Book Four — 1:54

From the same root

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