μακροθυμία

makrothumiaNoun (Feminine)G3115

patience

From: from the same as G3116 (μακροθυμώς);

Short Definition

longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude

Full Lexicon Entry

patience, longsuffering: of men, esp. in experiencing troubles and difficulties,; of God's forbearance.
Synonyms
ὑπομονή
LXX Usage: (אַף אֹרֶךְ), (אַף אָרֵךְ), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
2
Colossians
2
Romans
2
1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:20
  • 2 Corinthians 6:6
  • 2 Timothy 3:10
  • Colossians 1:11
  • Ephesians 4:2

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