James 5:11
“Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”Read in Context
Modern Meaning
What Does “The patience of Job” Mean?
Extraordinary patience in the face of suffering.
Biblical Origin
Where Does This Phrase Come From?
James held up Job as the ultimate example of endurance through suffering. Ironically, Job in his own book is quite vocal in his complaints — his "patience" is really his refusal to curse God despite everything, not silent acceptance. The phrase became English for extraordinary forbearance.
The phrase appears in James 5:11 in the King James Version of the Bible, first published in 1611.
Usage Today
How Is It Used Today?
Describes someone's remarkable patience. "Dealing with these delays requires the patience of Job."
The KJV Verse
James 5:11
“Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”
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