ἐπιείκεια
epieikeiaNoun (Feminine)G1932
gentleness
From: from G1933 (ἐπιεικής);
Short Definition
suitableness, i.e. (by implication) equity, mildness
Full Lexicon Entry
fairness, moderation, gentleness ("sweet reasonableness," Matthew Arnold): with πραΰτης.
Synonyms
*πραΰτης *(see Tr., Syn., § xliii)
LXX Usage: from LXX, TH (3:42), *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 10:1
- Acts 24:4
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