Strong’s G3115

μακροθυμία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

makrothumia

Pronunciation

mak-roth-oo-mee'-ah

Definition

Patience, Long-suffering, Forbearance

Meaning

patience, forbearance, longsuffering.

Usage

Makrothumia refers to the quality of being patient and enduring, especially in the face of provocation or difficulty. It is often translated as "patience" or "long-suffering" in English. This term emphasizes a self-restraint that does not hastily retaliate or punish, especially when faced with offenses or challenges. In the New Testament, makrothumia is frequently associated with the character of God and the expected behavior of believers, highlighting the virtue of enduring trials and showing mercy.

Bible references

Romans 2:4;Romans 9:22;2 Corinthians 6:6;Galatians 5:22;Ephesians 4:2;Colossians 1:11;Colossians 3:12;1 Timothy 1:16;2 Timothy 3:10;2 Timothy 4:2;Hebrews 6:12;James 5:10;1 Peter 3:20;2 Peter 3:15