Dictionary of Bible Themes God shows forbearance in his character, decisions and actions. Above all, he waits patiently for people to turn to him for salvation. Numbers 14:18God's patient character God is slow to anger See also Exodus 34:6"slow to anger" is the main OT expression for God's patient character. Nehemiah 9:16-17Psalms 86:15; 103:8; 145:8 Joel 2:13 Jonah 4:2 Nahum 1:3 Romans 15:5 God imparts patience See also Jeremiah 15:15The Greek can be translated "God of endurance/patience". The phrase suggests that God is patient and imparts patience. 2 Thessalonians 3:51 Peter 3:20 Acts 13:18 God's patience with sinful people See also God's patience lasts a long time Deuteronomy 8:2Nehemiah 9:30 Psalms 78:38 Isaiah 42:14 See also God is patient in delaying punishment Nehemiah 9:30-31Psalms 50:20-21; 78:38 Isaiah 48:9 Habakkuk 2:3 Malachi 2:17 See also Sinful people try God's patience Genesis 18:16-33Numbers 14:27 Psalms 78:41,56 Isaiah 1:14; 7:13; 43:24 Genesis 8:22 Examples of God's patience Genesis 18:32with creation 1 Samuel 3:10with the city of Sodom Ezekiel 20:17with Samuel Micah 7:19With his people: Jonah 3:1with Jonah Romans 2:4The purpose of God's patience See also Repentance 2 Peter 3:92 Peter 3:15 See also Salvation Romans 9:22-24See also 1030 God, compassion1055 God, grace & mercy 1085 God, love of 2060 Jesus Christ, patience of 5482 punishment 5883 impatience 5977 waiting 6020 sin 6510 salvation 6686 mercy 6732 repentance 8318 patience |
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