Patiently
μακροθυμώςStrong’s G3116makrothumōs
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Makrothumōs is the Greek word usually translated “patiently”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.”
Meaning
Usually translated “patiently”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- patiently 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Acts 1
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
μακροθυμώς makrothumōs · patiently
μακροθύμως adv., with forbearance, patiently: Act.26:3.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “patiently” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
PA'TIENTLY, adverb
With calmness or composure; without discontent or murmuring. Submit patiently to the unavoidable evils of life.
- With calm and constant diligence; as, to examine a subject patiently
- Without agitation, uneasiness or discontent; without undue haste or eagerness; as, to wait patiently for more favorable events.
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.