μακροθυμέω
makrothymeō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *makrothymeō* means to be patient or long-suffering, showing self-restraint instead of reacting quickly with anger. It can refer to enduring difficult situations or persevering over time. The term is used both in an active sense, like enduring challenges, and in a passive sense, like showing patience toward others.
to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
The Greek word makrothymeō means "to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient," encompassing related ideas including bear long, be longsuffering, have patience, be patient.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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Suffering & Tribulation Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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