Patiently
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Definition and Meaning:
The term "patiently" refers to the act of enduring discomfort, delay, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. In a biblical context, patience is often associated with steadfastness, perseverance, and the ability to wait on God's timing with trust and hope.

Biblical References:
The concept of patience is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing its importance in the life of a believer. In the Old Testament, patience is often linked with waiting on the Lord. Psalm 37:7 advises, "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."

In the New Testament, patience is highlighted as a fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit, including "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." This indicates that patience is a virtue cultivated by the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.

Examples of Patience in Scripture:
1. Job: The account of Job is a profound example of patience in suffering. Despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job remained steadfast in his faith. James 5:11 reflects on his endurance: "Behold, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy."

2. Abraham: Abraham's life exemplifies patience in waiting for God's promises. Hebrews 6:15 states, "And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise." Despite the long wait for the birth of his son Isaac, Abraham trusted in God's faithfulness.

3. Jesus Christ: Jesus is the ultimate model of patience. Throughout His ministry, He demonstrated patience with His disciples, the crowds, and even His persecutors. 1 Peter 2:23 describes His response to suffering: "When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly."

Theological Significance:
Patience is a reflection of God's character. The Lord is described as "slow to anger" and "abounding in steadfast love" (Exodus 34:6). Believers are called to emulate this divine patience in their interactions with others and in their personal walk with God.

Patience is also integral to the Christian life because it is tied to faith and hope. Romans 8:25 states, "But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently." This verse underscores the relationship between patience and the confident expectation of God's promises.

Practical Application:
Christians are encouraged to cultivate patience in various aspects of life, including relationships, trials, and spiritual growth. Colossians 3:12 urges believers to "put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." This involves bearing with one another and forgiving as the Lord forgave.

In times of trial, patience is essential for maintaining faith and trust in God's plan. James 1:3-4 teaches, "Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Conclusion:
While the entry does not include a formal conclusion, the exploration of patience in the Bible reveals its profound importance in the life of a believer. Through the examples of biblical figures and the teachings of Scripture, patience emerges as a vital virtue that reflects God's character and strengthens the believer's faith journey.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In a patient manner.
Greek
3116. makrothumos -- with forbearance, patiently
... with forbearance, patiently. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: makrothumos
Phonetic Spelling: (mak-roth-oo-moce') Short Definition: patiently Definition ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3116.htm - 7k

3114. makrothumeo -- to persevere, to be patient
... Word Origin from makros and thumos Definition to persevere, to be patient NASB Word
Usage delay long (1), have patience (2), patient (6), patiently waited (1). ...
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4722. stego -- to cover closely (so as to keep water out) ...
... stego Phonetic Spelling: (steg'-o) Short Definition: I cover, conceal, bear with
Definition: I cover, conceal, ward off, bear with, endure patiently. ...
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420. anexikakos -- enduring evil
... Phonetic Spelling: (an-ex-ik'-ak-os) Short Definition: enduring evil, patient of
evil Definition: enduring evil, patient of evil, patiently forbearing. ...
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5278. hupomeno -- to stay behind, to await, endure
... hupo and meno Definition to stay behind, to await, endure NASB Word Usage endure
(3), endure...with patience (1), endured (5), endures (3), patiently endure (1 ...
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1251. diakouo -- to give a hearing to
... hear. Middle voice from dia and akouo; to hear throughout, ie Patiently listen
(to a prisoner's plea) -- hear. see GREEK dia. see GREEK akouo. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
6960. qavah -- to wait for
... to wait for. Transliteration: qavah Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-vaw') Short Definition:
wait. gather together, look, patiently, tarry, wait for, on, upon ...
/hebrew/6960.htm - 5k

6960a. qavah -- to wait for
... 3), hoped (1), hopefully wait (1), hoping (1), look (1), look eagerly (1), looked
(2), wait (22), waited (7), waited for you eagerly (1), waited patiently (1). ...
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2342a. chul -- to whirl, dance, writhe
... labor (1), quaked (1), shakes (2), swirl down (1), take part (1), travailed (4),
tremble (5), trembled (1), turned (1), wait (1), wait patiently (1), waited (2 ...
/hebrew/2342a.htm - 6k

2342. chuwl -- to whirl, dance, writhe
... in pain, be much (sore) pained, rest, shake, shapen, (be) sorrow(-ful), stay, tarry,
travail (with pain), tremble, trust, wait carefully (patiently), be wounded ...
/hebrew/2342.htm - 6k

Library

But I Beg You to Listen Patiently as I Follow Him in his Continual ...
... But I beg you to listen patiently as I follow him in his continual recurrence to
these same doctrines"not indeed in all that he says of them, for it is so ...
/.../35 but i beg you.htm

That Temporal Miseries are to be Borne Patiently after the Example ...
... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XVIII That temporal miseries are
to be borne patiently after the example of Christ. "My Son! ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xviii that temporal miseries.htm

The Eighteenth Chapter: Temporal Sufferings Should be Borne ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Eighteenth Chapter: Temporal Sufferings Should
Be Borne Patiently, After the Example of Christ. The Voice of Christ ...
/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the eighteenth chapter temporal sufferings.htm

April 19. "Rest in the Lord and Wait Patiently for Him" (Ps. ...
... APRIL 19. "Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him" (Ps. xxxvii. 7).
"Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him" (Psalm 37:7). ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /april 19 rest in the.htm

Hebrews vi. 13-16
... and multiplying I will multiply thee. And so after he had patiently endured,
he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xi hebrews vi 13-16.htm

Psalm XL.
... "I waited patiently for the Lord" (ver.1 ... Let us mourn in company; let us weep together,
let us "wait patiently" together, let us join our prayers together also. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xl.htm

Look we Then, Beloved, what Hardships in Labors and Sorrows Men ...
... How much for false riches, how much for vain honors, how much for affections of
games and shows, is of exceeding peril and trouble most patiently borne! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on patience /3 look we then beloved.htm

The Sin-Bearer.
... For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall
take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/till he come/the sin-bearer.htm

Of Bearing Injuries, and who Shall be Approved as Truly Patient
... 2. "So far as thou settest thyself to bear patiently, so far thou dost wisely and
art deserving of the more merit; thou shalt also bear the more easily if thy ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xix of bearing injuries.htm

Of Holy Patience
... For, in so far as a man is strong to suffer and endure injuries and tribulations
patiently for the love of God, so great, and no greater, is he before God; and ...
/.../the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter v of holy patience.htm

Thesaurus
Patiently (25 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Patiently (25 Occurrences). ... But, as for you, wait patiently
in the city until you are clothed with power from on high." (WEY). ...
/p/patiently.htm - 14k

Patience (59 Occurrences)
... We need to "wait patiently" for God, to endure uncomplainingly the various forms
of sufferings, wrongs and evils that we meet with, and to bear patiently...
/p/patience.htm - 27k

Treated (69 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Peter 2:19 For it is an acceptable thing with God, if, from a sense of
duty to Him, a man patiently submits to wrong, when treated unjustly. (WEY). ...
/t/treated.htm - 26k

Patient (34 Occurrences)
... Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently. ... (WEY YLT). Hebrews 6:15 Thus,
having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. (Root ...
/p/patient.htm - 16k

Endure (90 Occurrences)
... 2. (vi) To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or
without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out. ...
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Acceptable (48 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:19 For it is an acceptable thing with God, if, from a sense of duty to
Him, a man patiently submits to wrong, when treated unjustly. (WEY ASV DBY). ...
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Faults (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for
your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye ...
/f/faults.htm - 7k

Endured (22 Occurrences)
... He endured; (WEY). Hebrews 6:15 Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained
the promise. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT RSV). Hebrews 10:32 ...
/e/endured.htm - 12k

Buffeted (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults,
ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and ...
/b/buffeted.htm - 7k

Beating (31 Occurrences)
... I fight like that, as not beating the air, (WEB ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Peter
2:20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? ...
/b/beating.htm - 16k

Resources
The patience of Job'why is Job famous for being patient? | GotQuestions.org

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about patience? | GotQuestions.org

Patiently: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Patiently (25 Occurrences)

Luke 8:15
But as for that in the good ground, it means those who, having listened to the Message with open minds and in a right spirit, hold it fast, and patiently yield a return.
(WEY)

Luke 24:49
And remember that I am about to send out my Father's promised gift to rest upon you. But, as for you, wait patiently in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."
(WEY)

Acts 26:3
especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for something which we do not see, then we eagerly and patiently wait for it.
(WEY NIV)

1 Corinthians 1:7
so that there is no gift of God in which you consciously come short while patiently waiting for the reappearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 4:12
Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 9:12
If other teachers possess that right over you, do not we possess it much more? Yet we have not availed ourselves of the right, but we patiently endure all things rather than hinder in the least degree the progress of the Good News of the Christ.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 1:6
But if, on the one hand, we are enduring affliction, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if, on the other hand, we are receiving comfort, it is for your comfort which is produced within you through your patient fortitude under the same sufferings as those which we also are enduring.
(See RSV)

2 Timothy 2:12
"If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
(WEY)

Hebrews 5:2
and must be one who is able to bear patiently with the ignorant and erring, because he himself also is beset with infirmity.
(WEY)

Hebrews 6:15
Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Hebrews 12:2
simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.
(WEY)

James 1:12
Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
(WEY)

James 5:10
In illustration, brethren, of persecution patiently endured take the Prophets who have spoken as messengers from the Lord.
(WEY)

1 Peter 2:19
For it is an acceptable thing with God, if, from a sense of duty to Him, a man patiently submits to wrong, when treated unjustly.
(WEY)

1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV)

1 Peter 3:20
who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
(WEB WEY NIV)

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in fulfilling His promise, in the sense in which some men speak of slowness. But He bears patiently with you, His desire being that no one should perish but that all should come to repentance.
(WEY)

Revelation 2:3
And you endure patiently and have borne burdens for My sake and have never grown weary.
(WEY RSV)

Revelation 3:10
Because you kept my command to endure, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, which is to come on the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
(See NIV)

Revelation 6:11
And there was given to each of them a long white robe, and they were bidden to wait patiently for a short time longer, until the full number of their fellow bondservants should also complete--namely of their brethren who were soon to be killed just as they had been.
(WEY)

Psalms 37:7
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Psalms 40:1
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 38:13
I waited patiently until morning. He breaks all my bones like a lion. From day even to night you will make an end of me.
(WEB NIV)

Habakkuk 3:16
I heard, and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones, and I tremble in my place, because I must wait quietly for the day of trouble, for the coming up of the people who invade us.
(See NIV)

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Yield (78 Occurrences)

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Ourselves (129 Occurrences)

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Inclined (23 Occurrences)

Illustration (3 Occurrences)

Fixing (13 Occurrences)

Fulfilling (14 Occurrences)

Trials (11 Occurrences)

Reappearing (1 Occurrence)

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Eagerly (36 Occurrences)

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Erring (13 Occurrences)

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Devices (43 Occurrences)

Disown (18 Occurrences)

Minds (137 Occurrences)

Mischievous (13 Occurrences)

Homes (43 Occurrences)

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Prospers (10 Occurrences)

Plots (20 Occurrences)

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Prospereth (12 Occurrences)

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Beseech (85 Occurrences)

Beset (16 Occurrences)

Bidden (25 Occurrences)

Customs (25 Occurrences)

Consciously (2 Occurrences)

Carries (27 Occurrences)

Construction (14 Occurrences)

Contempt (55 Occurrences)

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Controversies (6 Occurrences)

Asa (54 Occurrences)

Acquainted (21 Occurrences)

Award (4 Occurrences)

Availed (2 Occurrences)

Abide (162 Occurrences)

Breaks (35 Occurrences)

Submits (2 Occurrences)

Safely (83 Occurrences)

Schemes (25 Occurrences)

Swallow (38 Occurrences)

Sits (52 Occurrences)

Souls (114 Occurrences)

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