μακροθυμέω
makrothumeōVerbG3114
to have patience
From: from the same as G3116 (μακροθυμώς);
Short Definition
to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
Full Lexicon Entry
1.actively = καρτερέω, to persevere (Plut., 2, 593 F).
2.Passively, to be patient, long-suffering
Synonyms
ὑπομένω, q.v
LXX Usage: א2, (אָרַךְ, אַף אָרַךְ),
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
James
2
Matthew
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Thessalonians
1
2 Peter
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 13:4
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14
- 2 Peter 3:9
- Hebrews 6:15
- James 5:7
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