ἤπιος (ḗpios) — Gentle

Greek word study: ἤπιος (ḗpios), Strong's G2261. properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind

GreekStrong's G2261
Quick definition
Greek word
ἤπιος (ḗpios)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind

Word study
Derivation: probably from G2031 (ἔπος);

KJV translation words: gentle

Where this word appears

Strong's G2261 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 2:24.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

gentle ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἤπιον ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2031 ἔπος (épos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ḗpios (G2261) mean?

Properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind.

How is G2261 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2261 as: gentle.

How often does ἤπιος (ḗpios) appear?

Strong's G2261 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 2:24.