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Strong's G3114 μακροθυμέω (makrothymeo)

Makrothymeo means “be longsuffering” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3114 — yoyarib (“Joiarib”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3114
Language Greek
Linked Usages 16
Books 11

Strong's G3114 Quick Answer

Strong's G3114 μακροθυμέω (makrothumeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. makrothumeo (mak-roth-oo-meh'-o) v. 1. to be long-spirited 2. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient It has 16 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include patient, bear, suffereth, and longsuffering. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
makrothumeo (mak-roth-oo-meh'-o) v. 1. to be long-spirited 2. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
Usage
16 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
patient, bear, suffereth, and longsuffering

Meaning and Definition

makrothumeo (mak-roth-oo-meh'-o) v. 1. to be long-spirited 2. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient [from a compound of G3117 and G2372] KJV: bear (suffer) long, be longsuffering, have (long) patience, be patient, patiently endure Root(s): G3117, G2372 See also: G3116

Original Word
μακροθυμέω
Transliteration
makrothumeo
Derivation
Root: θυμός R1: 3117 R2: 2372
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3114. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to have patience

Usage: μακροθυμέω, -ῶ (μακρό-θυμος, long-tempered; see: -ία), [in LXX: Ecc.8:12 א2, Pro.19:11 (אָרַךְ, אַף אָרַךְ), Job.7:16, Sir.2:4, al. ;] __1. actively = καρτερέω, to persevere (Plut., 2, 593 F). __2. Passively, to be patient, long-suffering: absol., 1Co.13:4, Heb.6:15, Jas.5:8; before ἕως, with genitive, Jas.5:7; ἐπί, with dative, ib. (Sir.2:4); πρός, with accusative, 1Th.5:14; ἐπί, with dative, Mat.18:26, 29, Luk.18:7; εἰς, 2Pe.3:9.† SYN.: ὑπομένω, q.v (AS)

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How Strong's G3114 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render makrothumeo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

patient 1 Thessalonians 5:14 3× bear Luke 18:7 longsuffering 2 Peter 3:9 suffereth 1 Corinthians 13:4

How Strong's G3114 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 9 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3114 (μακροθυμέω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3114 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3114 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

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?

Strong's G3114 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

For I shall not live forever, that I should patiently endure: Depart from me, for my life is vain.

Proverbs 19:11 Septuagint / Brenton

A merciful man is long-suffering; And his triumph overtakes transgressors.

Strong's G3114 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 2:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, And be patient when thou art changed to a low estate.

Wisdom of Sirach 18:11 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore is God patient with them, And poureth forth his mercy upon them.

Wisdom of Sirach 29:8 Septuagint / Brenton

Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, And delay not to show him mercy.

Usage Excerpts

First 16 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3114.

Job 7:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For I shall not live forever, that I should patiently endure: Depart from me, for my life is vain.
Proverbs 19:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A merciful man is long-suffering; And his triumph overtakes transgressors.
Matthew 18:26 New Testament, KJV
The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Matthew 18:29 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1 Thessalonians 5:14 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
James 5:7 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
2 Peter 3:9 New Testament, 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.
Wisdom of Sirach 2:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, And be patient when thou art changed to a low estate.
Wisdom of Sirach 18:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore is God patient with them, And poureth forth his mercy upon them.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, And delay not to show him mercy.
Wisdom of Sirach 35:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Do nothing without advice; And when thou hast once done, repent not.
Baruch 4:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you from God: for thine enemy hath persecuted thee; but shortly thou shalt see his destruction, and shalt tread upon his neck.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3114, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 7:16
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 19:11
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Matthew 18:26 Matthew 18:29
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 18:7
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 13:4
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 6:15
James 2 usages, New Testament
James 5:7 James 5:8
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 3:9
Wisdom of Sirach 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2:4 Wisdom of Sirach 18:11 Wisdom of Sirach 29:8 Wisdom of Sirach 35:19
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 4:25

Strong's G3114 FAQ

What does makrothymeo (μακροθυμέω) mean?

Makrothymeo (Strong's G3114) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be longsuffering". makrothumeo (mak-roth-oo-meh'-o) v. 1. to be long-spirited 2. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient

How many times is makrothymeo (μακροθυμέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 16 linked usages for Strong's G3114 across 11 books.

Where can I study makrothymeo (μακροθυμέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3114 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate makrothymeo (μακροθυμέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as patient, bear, suffereth, and longsuffering. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3114 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3114, with linked reader references where each row is available.