patience of Job: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

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    • A reference to the biblical figure Job, used to evoke the exemplar of patience in the face of suffering; implies endurance comparable to that ascribed to Job in scripture.

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    • When Sarah faced so many challenges during her recovery, her friends admired her patience of Job.

      Cuando Sarah enfrentó tantos desafíos durante su recuperación, sus amigos admiraron su paciencia de Job.

    • He often refers to his grandfather’s patience of Job as inspiration during tough times.

      A menudo se refiere a la paciencia de Job de su abuelo como inspiración durante los momentos difíciles.

    • To have the patience of Job is to endure suffering with unwavering faith and calm.

      Tener la paciencia de Job es soportar el sufrimiento con fe inquebrantable y calma.

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    • Exceptional forbearance or long-suffering patience; the capacity to endure prolonged hardship, provocation, or annoyance without complaint.
    • A hyperbolic description of someone who tolerates difficulties or irritating behavior with remarkable calm and restraint.

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    • Jake's patience of Job was tested daily by the constant delays and setbacks at work.

      La paciencia de Job de Jake fue puesta a prueba diariamente por los constantes retrasos y contratiempos en el trabajo.

    • She must have the patience of Job to endure the noisy construction next door without complaining.

      Ella debe tener la paciencia de Job para soportar la construcción ruidosa al lado sin quejarse.

    • If you want to deal with this difficult client, you'll need the patience of Job.

      Si quieres tratar con este cliente difícil, necesitarás la paciencia de Job.

Examples:

  • EN: Captain Bluto has the patience of Job.
    ES: El Capitán Bluto tiene la paciencia de Job. ¿O era Jonas?
  • EN: They got the patience of Job.
    ES: Tienen mucha paciencia.
  • EN: - Lord, I pray to you day and night to give me the patience of Job, give me the wisdom of Solomon.
    ES: - Señor te ruego día y noche que me des la paciencia de Job me des la sabiduría de Salomón.
  • EN: David had the patience of Job.
    ES: David tenía la paciencia de Job.
  • EN: Heaven knows their incessant babble and fidget would try the patience of Job.
    ES: Sus constantes quejas y preocupaciones colocan a prueba tu paciencia.
  • EN: The good Lord gave them the patience of Job... when it comes to raising their children.
    ES: El Señor les dio la paciencia de Job cuando se trata de criar a sus hijos.
  • EN: But, I mean, she's got the patience of Job.
    ES: Pero, tiene la paciencia de Job.
  • EN: It takes the patience of Job to deal with him.
    ES: Necesito la paciencia de Job para tratar con él.
  • EN: You gotta have the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job.
    ES: Tienes que tener la sabiduría de Salomón y la paciencia de Job.
  • EN: Lord, give me the patience of Job.
    ES: Señor, dame la paciencia del santo Job.
  • EN: I do not have the patience of Job, and you're not the only pretty thing in town,
    ES: No tengo la paciencia de Job, y no eres la única cosa bonita de la ciudad,
  • EN: You had the wisdom of Solomon, and the patience of Job.
    HI: आप लोगों ने योब के धैर्य के विषय
  • EN: He has the patience of Job, and I don't."
    HI: "उसे अपना करियर बनाने का अधिकार है और मुझे नहीं"
  • EN: I have the patience of Job, also.
    HI: मैं सब्र में भी हजरते अय्यूब रहा हूँ
  • EN: "He's got the patience of Job.
    HI: काम की उसको धुन है

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