Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The capacity of enduring; forbearance of the differences of others. 2. (n.) The endurance of the presence or actions of objectionable persons, or of the expression of offensive opinions; toleration. 3. (n.) The power possessed or acquired by some persons of bearing doses of medicine which in ordinary cases would prove injurious or fatal.

Multi-Version Concordance Tolerance (2 Occurrences) Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? (See NAS NIV) Ephesians 4:2 with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; (See NAS)