μετριοπαθέω

metriopatheōVerbG3356

be gentle

From: from a compound of the base of G3357 (μετρίως) and G3806 (πάθος);

Short Definition

to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)

Full Lexicon Entry

to hold one's passions or emotions in restraint; hence, to bear gently with, feel gently towards.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 5:2

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