1.0 KiB
1.0 KiB
patient, patience, impatient
Definition:
The terms “patient” and “patience” refer to persevering through difficult circumstances. Often patience involves waiting.
- When people are patient with someone, it means they are loving that person and forgiving whatever faults that person has.
- The Bible teaches God’s people to be patient when facing difficulties and to be patient with each other.
- Because of his mercy, God is patient with people, even though they are sinners who deserve to be punished.
(See also: endure, forgive, persevere)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong’s: H0750, H0753, H2342, H3811, H6960, H7114, G04200, G04630, G19330, G31140, G31150, G31160, G52780, G52810