KJV dictionary & concordance

longsuffering

Meaning of “longsuffering”

Patient endurance, restraint, or forbearance; slowness to anger.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

17 occurrences17 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 34:6

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KJV PCE

But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Psalms 86:15 · retained source text

But thou, O LORD, art a God full of compassion, and gracious: long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and trueth.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 34.6. num. 14.18. psal. 103.8. and 139.4. and 145.8.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked.

volume 2, leaf 76, column 1 (main_dictionary)