What does קָוָה · ὑπομένω mean in the Bible?
קָוָה · ὑπομένω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to wait with hope, expect, trust".
Hebrew · H6960, G5278
קָוָה
To bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect ; (figuratively) to expect · to remain/endure
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קָוָהH6960to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect ; (figuratively) to expect
Pronunciationqāwāh
Hope as patient waiting—the act of binding oneself to anticipated divine action or promise.
Open lexicon entry →ὑπομένωG5278to remain/endure
Pronunciationhypoménō
Steadfast endurance under suffering or trial, not passive resignation but active patient perseverance.
Open lexicon entry →What does קָוָה (qavah) mean in the Bible?
קָוָה · ὑπομένω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to wait with hope, expect, trust".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6960, G5278?
H6960, G5278 is connected to 49 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to wait with hope, expect, trust
Source Gloss
to wait with hope, expect, trust
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms30
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action29×
PerfectGen 49:18 · Isa 5:4 · Job 30:26 · Ps 25:5 · Ps 39:8 · Ps 40:2 · Ps 130:5 · Isa 25:9 · Isa 33:2 · Job 6:19 · Ps 56:7 · Ps 119:9514×
ImperfectIsa 59:9 · Isa 59:11 · Isa 64:2 · Job 3:9 · Job 7:2 · Mic 5:6 · Isa 51:5 · Isa 60:9 · Job 17:139×
Sequential imperfectJer 8:15 · Prov 20:22 · Ps 27:14 · Ps 37:344×
Infinitive absoluteJer 14:19 · Ps 40:22×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action1×
JussiveGen 1:91×
Word Origins
קָוָה is a primitive root - no further derivation.