ἐπιεικής

epieikēsAdjectiveG1933

gentle

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1503 (εἴκω);

Short Definition

appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild

Full Lexicon Entry

1.seemly, fitting .
2.equitable, fair, moderate
Synonyms
*πραΰτης *(see Tr., Syn., § xliii)
LXX Usage: (סַלָּח), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1
James
1
Philippians
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:18
  • 1 Timothy 3:3
  • James 3:17
  • Philippians 4:5
  • Titus 3:2

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