ἀνοχή
anochēNoun (Feminine)G0463
tolerance
From: from G430 (ἀνέχομαι);
Short Definition
self-restraint, i.e. tolerance
Full Lexicon Entry
1.in cl., a holding back, delaying .
2.forbearance, delay of punishment
Synonyms
μακροθυμία, ὑπομονή. ἀ., forbearance, is the result and expression of μ., which involves the idea of tolerance, long-suffering, as God with sinners. ὑ. expresses patience with respect to things, as μ. with persons; it is active as well as passive, denotes not merely endurance but perseverance (see Tr., Syn., § liii; Lft., Notes, 259, 273; DB, ii, 47).
LXX Usage: (RV, respite)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
1
Key Passages
- Romans 2:4
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