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patient, patience

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: H750, H753, H2342, H3811, H6960, H7114, G420, G463, G1933, G3114, G3115, G3116, G5278, G5281