ἀνοχή
anochē
tolerance
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀνοχή (anical or tolerance) carries a single, clear meaning: to allow something to pass without interference or obstruction. Its short definition highlights our understanding of its essential meaning. Its range of usage in the Bible is limited, occurring only twice, giving a sense of its specificity and not being a commonly used term. This restricted usage suggests that its significance may be more impactful within these instances. Given its definition and limited occurrences, anochē seems to highlight the importance of understanding, patience, or forbearance, particularly in situations that would cause frustration or conflict. Its significance, within a general audience context, may be focused on communication, relationships, or resolving disputes in a way that shows understanding and allows for mutual progress.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
Romans 3:25whom God sent to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God’s forbearance;