Definition
ἀνοχή, -ῆς, ἡ
(ἀνέχω, -ομαι), [in LXX: 1Ma.12.25 (RV, respite)* ;]
1. in cl., a holding back, delaying (MM, VGT, see word).
2. forbearance, delay of punishment: Romans 2:4; 3:26.
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).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Romans 2:4ἀνοχῆς · toleranceOr do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
- Romans 3:25ἀνοχῇ · forbearanceGod presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.