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What does “Longsuffering” mean in the Bible?

Longsuffering = patience

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.”
Galatians 5:22, King James Version

Explanation

“Longsuffering” means patient endurance, bearing with people for a long time.

More King James words

Anonat once, immediatelyBegatwas the father ofBeseechbeg, urge, pleadCharityloveComforterhelper, advocate (the Holy Spirit)Conversationway of life, behaviourCovetwant what belongs to someone elseFaingladly, eagerlyFirmamentsky, expanseHath, Dothhas, doesHoly GhostHoly SpiritHusbandmanfarmer, gardenerLethinder, hold backLolook, beholdLongsufferingpatienceMammonmoney, wealthMeatfood (any kind)Meeknessgentle strength, humilityPeradventureperhaps, what ifPreventgo before, come beforePublicantax collectorQuickliving, aliveRaimentclothingSorevery, greatlySufferallow, letTarrystay, waitTemperanceself-controlThee, Thou, Thy, Thineyou, your, yours (said to one person)TwaintwoVerilytruly, I tell you the truthVictualsfood, suppliesWistknewWotknowYeyou (plural)

Questions

What does longsuffering mean in the KJV?

In the King James Version, “Longsuffering” means patience. “Longsuffering” means patient endurance, bearing with people for a long time.

Why does the King James Bible use old words?

The King James Version was published in 1611, and English has changed since then. Some words have dropped out of use and others have changed meaning.