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ἀνοχή -ῆς, ἡ

Word data

• Strongs: G04630

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• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 2

• All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

ἀνέχω, -ομαι),

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

μακροθυμία, ὑπομονή. ἀ., forbearance, is the result and expression of [μ.](), which involves the idea of tolerance, long-suffering, as God with sinners. ὑ. expresses patience with respect to things, as μ. with persons; it is active as well as passive, denotes not merely endurance but perseverance (v. Tr., Syn., § liii; Lft., Notes, 259, 273; DB, ii, 47).

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a holding back;

Explanation:

delaying;

Citations:

in cl., a holding back, delaying (MM, VGT, s.v.).

Sense 2.0:

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Glosses:

forbearance;

Explanation:

Citations:

forbearance, delay of punishment: [Ro 2:4](Rom 2:4) [3:26](Rom 3:26).†