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 timesAppears 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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