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μακροθυμέω G3114
G3114 is the Greek word μακροθυμέω, transliterated makrothyméō. The King James Version most often renders it patient.
What it means
to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient.
Where it comes from
from the same as G3116 (μακροθυμώς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bear (suffer) long, be longsuffering, have (long) patience, be patient, patiently endure.
Verses using μακροθυμέω
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 18:26 · KJV
The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Matthew 18:29 · KJV
And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Luke 18:7 · KJV
And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
1 Corinthians 13:4 · KJV
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1 Thessalonians 5:14 · KJV
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
Hebrews 6:15 · KJV
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
James 5:7 · KJV
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
James 5:8 · KJV
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
2 Peter 3:9 · KJV
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3114 mean?
G3114 is the Greek word μακροθυμέω (makrothyméō), meaning to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient.
How is G3114 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it patient (3 times), patience (2 times), bear long (1 time), suffereth long (1 time), after he had patiently endured (1 time), among others.
How many times does G3114 appear in the Bible?
μακροθυμέω (makrothyméō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3114 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G3116 (μακροθυμώς).
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