Lexicon makrothumia: Patience, Long-suffering, Forbearance Original Word: μακροθυμία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance longsuffering, patience. From the same as makrothumos; longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude -- longsuffering, patience. see GREEK makrothumos HELPS Word-studies 3115 makrothymía (from 3117 /makrós, "long" and 2372 /thymós, "passion, anger") – properly, long-passion, i.e. waiting sufficient time before expressing anger. This avoids the premature use of force (retribution) that rises out of improper anger (a personal reaction). 3115 /makrothymía ("divinely-regulated patience") is used of God Himself (see 1 Pet 3:20; 2 Pet 3:15). Indeed, only the Lord produces 3115 /makrothymía ("true patience, longsuffering") in us and hence is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22). "3115 (makrothymía) embraces steadfastness and staying-power. If in English we had an adjective 'long-tempered' as a counterpart to 'short-tempered,' then makrothymia could be called the quality of being 'long-tempered'. . . . which is a quality of God (LXX, Ex 34:6)" (F. F. Bruce, Commentary on Galatians, 253). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom makros and thumos Definition patience, long-suffering NASB Translation patience (14). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3115: μακροθυμίαμακροθυμία, μακροθυμίας, ἡ (μακρόθυμος (cf. μακροθυμέω)) (Vulg.longanimitas, etc.), i. e.: 1. patience, endurance, constancy, steadfastness, perseverance; especially as shown in bearing troubles and ills (Plutarch, Luc. 32f; ἄνθρωπος ὤν μηδέποτε τήν ἀλυπιαν αἰτου παρά θεῶν, ἀλλά μακροθυμίαν, Menander fragment 19, p. 203, Meineke edition (vol. iv., p. 238 Frag. comic. Graec. (Berl. 1841))): Colossians 1:11; 2 Timothy 3:10; Hebrews 6:12; James 5:10; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 64 [ET]; the Epistle of Barnabas 2, 2 [ET]; (Isaiah 57:15; Josephus, b. j. 6, 1, 5; cf. 1 Macc. 8:4). 2. patience, forbearance, long-suffering, slowness in avenging wrongs, (for אַפַּיִם אֶרֶך, Jeremiah 15:15): Romans 2:4; Romans 9:22; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:12; 1 Timothy 1:16 (cf. Buttmann, 120 (105)); 2 Timothy 4:2; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 3:15; (Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 13, 1 [ET]; Ignatius ad Eph. 3, 1 [ET]). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of μακροθυμία is closely related to the Hebrew word אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם (erek apayim), which is often translated as "slow to anger" or "longsuffering." This Hebrew term is found in passages such as Exodus 34:6, where God is described as "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and truth." Another related Hebrew term is סַבְלָנוּת (savlanut), which conveys the idea of patience or endurance. These Hebrew concepts align with the New Testament understanding of μακροθυμία as a divine attribute and a model for human behavior. Usage: The word μακροθυμία is used in the New Testament to describe a virtue of patience and endurance, particularly in the context of bearing with others' faults or enduring trials without losing faith or composure. Context: The concept of μακροθυμία is a significant aspect of Christian character and is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It reflects a divine quality, as God Himself is described as being "slow to anger" and patient with humanity (2 Peter 3:9). In the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, believers are encouraged to exhibit μακροθυμία as a reflection of God's own patience and mercy. This virtue is essential for maintaining unity and peace within the Christian community, as it allows individuals to bear with one another in love (Ephesians 4:2). The Berean Standard Bible highlights this virtue in several passages, such as Colossians 3:12, which urges believers to "put on... patience," and 1 Timothy 1:16, where Paul speaks of the "perfect patience" of Christ as an example for all. Englishman's Concordance Romans 2:4 N-GFSGRK: καὶ τῆς μακροθυμίας καταφρονεῖς ἀγνοῶν NAS: and tolerance and patience, not knowing KJV: and longsuffering; not knowing INT: and the patience despise you not knowing Romans 9:22 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 6:6 N-DFS Galatians 5:22 N-NFS Ephesians 4:2 N-GFS Colossians 1:11 N-AFS Colossians 3:12 N-AFS 1 Timothy 1:16 N-AFS 2 Timothy 3:10 N-DFS 2 Timothy 4:2 N-DFS Hebrews 6:12 N-GFS James 5:10 N-GFS 1 Peter 3:20 N-NFS 2 Peter 3:15 N-AFS Strong's Greek 3115 |
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