Definition and Context:
Impatience is the inability or unwillingness to endure delay, opposition, or suffering with calmness and composure. In a biblical context, impatience often reflects a lack of trust in God's timing and sovereignty. It can lead to hasty decisions, frustration, and a failure to wait upon the Lord.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 14:29 : "A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly."
· This verse contrasts patience with quick-temperedness, highlighting that impatience can lead to foolish actions. The wise person exercises patience, understanding that God's timing is perfect.

2. James 5:7-8 : "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near."
· James encourages believers to be patient, using the metaphor of a farmer waiting for crops. This patience is rooted in the hope of Christ's return, reminding Christians to trust in God's ultimate plan.

3. Psalm 37:7 : "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes."
· The psalmist advises believers to remain calm and patient, trusting in God's justice and timing, rather than becoming anxious or envious of the success of the wicked.

4. Exodus 32:1 : "Now when the people saw that Moses delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, 'Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!'"
· The Israelites' impatience led them to idolatry when Moses delayed on Mount Sinai. This incident illustrates how impatience can lead to sin and a departure from faithfulness to God.

Theological Implications:

Impatience is often a reflection of a deeper spiritual issue—lack of faith and trust in God's providence. Throughout Scripture, believers are called to exhibit patience as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Patience is not merely passive waiting but an active trust in God's promises and timing.

Practical Application:

Christians are encouraged to cultivate patience through prayer, meditation on Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. By focusing on God's faithfulness and sovereignty, believers can overcome the temptation to act impatiently. Patience is a virtue that reflects spiritual maturity and a deep trust in God's perfect plan.(adv.) In an impatient manner.

Of Patience under Bereavement.
... Why should you bear impatiently the temporary withdrawal of him who you believe
will return? That which you think to be death is departure. ...
/.../tertullian/of patience/chapter ix of patience under bereavement.htm

Chapter twenty-one
... out the numbers of different carriages and the carriage doors were slamming as the
horses were driven rapidly up to the curb, held there impatiently by the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter twenty-one.htm

As God is the Author of Patience So the Devil is of Impatience.
... Therefore I detect the nativity of impatience in the devil himself, at that very
time when he impatiently bore that the Lord God subjected the universal works ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/of patience/chapter v as god is the.htm

It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of ...
... "Well," said Herod, impatiently, "what say you?". ... "For five years give me your
heart. Man!" he shouted, impatiently, "will you not answer?". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 22 it was a.htm

Betrayed by a Kiss.
... "I can find no rest this night," said Annas, looking impatiently down the street,
"until I know that this disturber of the peace is in our hands. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/stead/king of the jews/chapter iv betrayed by a.htm

Brought up from the Horrible Pit
... Could we say""I waited patiently for the Lord." Think ye, brethren, might it not
read""I waited impatiently for the Lord," in the case of most of us? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 28 1882/brought up from the horrible.htm

It is Indeed a Greater Fight of Patience...
... them to deny Christ or to do any thing contrary to righteousness, like true Martyrs,
they ought rather to bear all patiently than to dare death impatiently. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on patience /9 it is indeed a.htm

The Causes of Impatience, and their Correspondent Precepts.
... And so, if, when suffering from a loss, we feel impatiently, grieving for what is
lost from what is not our own, we shall be detected as bordering on ...
/.../tertullian/of patience/chapter vii the causes of impatience.htm

Talkers and Talking
... There is nothing more disconcerting to a speaker than to observe the listener
impatiently waiting to plunge headlong into the conversation with some marvellous ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/talks on talking/talkers and talking.htm

While Vergilius, Going Slowly, was Thinking of These Things...
... mother. "Oh, son of Varro! why do you not come?" said the girl, impatiently.
"I love him so I could die for him"I could die for him! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 7 while vergilius going.htm

Impatiently (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In an impatient manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Impatiently (2 Occurrences). Luke 20:20 So, after ...
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Impatient (7 Occurrences)

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Opportunity (35 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:20 So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who
were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some ...
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Governor's (6 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:20 So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who
were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some ...
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Waited (72 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:29 Then for fear of possibly running on rocks, they threw out four anchors
from the stern and waited impatiently for daylight. (WEY). ...
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Impeach (3 Occurrences)

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Fasten (28 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:20 So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who
were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some ...
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Ruling (123 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:20 So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who
were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some ...
/r/ruling.htm - 37k

Expression (17 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:20 So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who
were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some ...
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Possibly (13 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 27:29 Then for fear of possibly running on rocks, they threw out four
anchors from the stern and waited impatiently for daylight. (WEY). ...
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