ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) — Gentle
Greek word study: ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs), Strong's G1933. appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
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appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
KJV translation words: gentle, moderation, patient
Strong's G1933 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Philippians 4:5 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:18.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Philippians 4:5 — ἐπιεικὲς — gentleness
- 1 Timothy 3:3 — ἐπιεικῆ — gentle
- Titus 3:2 — ἐπιεικεῖς — gentle
- James 3:17 — ἐπιεικής — gentle
- 1 Peter 2:18 — ἐπιεικέσιν — gentle
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G1503 εἴκω (eíkō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1932 ἐπιείκεια (epieíkeia).
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What does epieikḗs (G1933) mean?
Appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild.
How is G1933 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1933 as: gentle, moderation, patient.
How often does ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) appear?
Strong's G1933 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Philippians 4:5 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:18.
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