“But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.”
What Does the Bible Say About Patience?
Patience in the Bible isn't passive — it's active endurance. The Greek word means 'remaining under pressure.' These verses redefine what it means to wait.
7 verses·3 eras·1 promises
Exile (~586 BC)
Early Church (~50 AD)
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4· Paul
“Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'”
— Acts 22:16· Paul
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. By David.”
— Psalms 27:14· David
“Let the glory of Yahweh endure forever. Let Yahweh rejoice in his works.”
“Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.”
— Psalms 118:1· David
“Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.”
— Psalms 107:1· anonymous
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