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

• 1 Peter 3:20
• 2 Peter 3:8-9
• Hebrews 6:11-12
• Matthew 18:28-29
• Psalms 37:7
• Revelation 2:2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0750, H0753, H2342, H3811, H6960, H7114, G04200, G04630, G19330, G31140, G31150, G31160, G52780, G52810