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What Does “Longsuffering” Mean in the Bible?
In the King James Bible, “Longsuffering” means “patience” in modern English. It is an archaic word from the 1611 KJV that has dropped out of everyday use.
What Was Lost
The compound meaning: long + suffering. Not patience in a waiting room but suffering that goes on and on, borne without complaint or retaliation. It described God's character -- He suffers long with rebellious humanity rather than destroying them. Patience doesn't capture the pain.
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