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 times

Appears 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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