Two kinds of patience
Posted: Sat. Aug, 27 2016The Two Kinds of Patience
in the New Testament
Greek word: |
Makrothumia |
Hupomone |
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Directed towards |
People |
Circumstances, particularly adverse |
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Opposite is |
Anger and revenge |
Cowardice & despair |
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Definition |
Forbearance; which creates a gracious lenient attitude toward others. Patience in respect to people. |
Courageous endurance; a patient steadfast waiting with hope. Putting up with suffering, affliction and persecution |
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Literal |
“long temper” |
“to remain under” |
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Not… |
Not lashing out |
Not quitting |
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Image |
Long fuse |
Holding on to the bunker (fort) under constant fire |
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Concerning God |
Often used of God |
Seldom (if ever) used of God |
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Connected to |
Related to LOVE |
Associated with HOPE amidst PERSECUTION |
