μακροθυμέωmakrothyméō

to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient

Greek (New Testament) · G3114

Meanings

1. actively = καρτερέω, to persevere.

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

Synonyms

ὑπομένω, see that word

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 10 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 18:26 “But the man fell down before his master and begged him, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.’
  • Matthew 18:29 “His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it,’ he pleaded.
  • Luke 18:7 Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
  • Hebrews 6:15 Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.