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noun
A great amount of patience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
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Synonyms: patience of an angel, patience of a saint, patience of Mother Teresa
Antonyms: none provided
History
A reference to the biblical figure of Job from the Book of Job, where he demonstrated faith and patience with God while suffering many severe trials. First used in the translations of James 5:11, from Koine Greek ὑπομονὴν Ἰὼβ (hupomonḕn Iṑb).
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