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Idiom: Patience Of Job

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From the Bible Book of Job where Job demonstrated faith and patience with God while suffering many severe trials. First mentioned in the Bible as such in James 5.11

A great amount of patience.

Example Sentences

1
Despite facing numerous setbacks, she exhibited the patience of Job and never lost hope.
2
He waited for hours at the airport with the patience of Job, even though his flight was delayed.
3
The teacher had the patience of Job as she explained the concept to the struggling student for the tenth time.
4
Even though the project was taking longer than expected, he remained calm and displayed the patience of Job.
5
She endured the long and tedious process with the patience of Job, knowing that it would eventually pay off.

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