Strong's Number 3114

Transliteration:

makrothumeo {mak-roth-oo-meh'-o}

Word Origin:

from the same as 3116

TDNT:

4:374,550

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

be patient 3, have patience 2, have long patience 1, bear long 1, suffer long 1, be longsuffering 1, patiently endure 1

Total: 10

Definition:

to be of a long spirit, not to lose heart
1. to persevere patiently and bravely in enduring misfortunes and troubles
2. to be patient in bearing the offenses and injuries of others
  1. to be mild and slow in avenging
  2. to be longsuffering, slow to anger, slow to punish