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μακροθυμέω

makrothumeōto have patienceHow to read Greek
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Definition

μακροθυμέω, -ῶ

(μακρό-θυμος, long-tempered; see: -ία), [in LXX: Ecclesiastes 8:12 א2, Proverbs 19:11 (אָרַךְ, אַף אָרַךְ), Job 7:16, Sir.2.4, al. ;]

1. actively = καρτερέω, to persevere (Plut., 2, 593 F).

2. Passively, to be patient, long-suffering: absol., 1 Corinthians 13:4, Hebrews 6:15, James 5:8; before ἕως, with genitive, James 5:7; ἐπί, with dative, ib. (Sir.2.4); πρός, with accusative, 1 Thessalonians 5:14; ἐπί, with dative, Matthew 18:26, 29, Luke 18:7; εἰς, 2 Peter 3:9.

Synonyms: ὑπομένω, q.v

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Matthew 18:26Μακροθύμησον · Have patience
    Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’
  2. Matthew 18:29Μακροθύμησον · Have patience
    So his fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you back.’
  3. Luke 18:7μακροθυμεῖ · Will He delay in helping
    Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?
  4. 1 Corinthians 13:4μακροθυμεῖ · is patient
    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:14μακροθυμεῖτε · [and] be patient
    And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
  6. Hebrews 6:15μακροθυμήσας · after waiting patiently
    And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
  7. James 5:7Μακροθυμήσατε · Be patient; μακροθυμῶν · how patient he is
    Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
  8. James 5:8μακροθυμήσατε · be patient
    You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
  9. 2 Peter 3:9μακροθυμεῖ · is patient
    The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.