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Lexicon :: Strong's G1933 - epieikēs

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ἐπιεικής
Transliteration
epieikēs (Key)
Pronunciation
ep-ee-i-kace'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:588,243

Strong’s Definitions

ἐπιεικής epieikḗs, ep-ee-i-kace'; from G1909 and G1503; appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild:—gentle, moderation, patient.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G1933 in the following manner: gentle (3x), patient (1x), moderation (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's G1933 in the following manner: gentle (3x), patient (1x), moderation (1x).
  1. seeming, suitable

  2. equitable, fair, mild, gentle

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐπιεικής epieikḗs, ep-ee-i-kace'; from G1909 and G1503; appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild:—gentle, moderation, patient.
STRONGS G1933:
ἐπιεικής, -ές (εἰκός, what is reasonable);
1. seemly, suitable, (from Homer down).
2. equitable, fair, mild, gentle: 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 3:2; 1 Peter 2:18; James 3:17. Neuter τὸ ἐπιεικὲς (as often in Greek writings from Thucydides down) ὑμῶν equivalent to ἐπιείκεια ὑμῶν, Philippians 4:5. [See ἐπιείκεια, at the end.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

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

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1933 matches the Greek ἐπιεικής (epieikēs),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:5 - Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near.
Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:3 - not addicted to wine, not [fn]a bully nor quick-tempered and hot-headed, but gentle and considerate, free from the love of money [not greedy for wealth and its inherent power—financially ethical].
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:2 - to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.
Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:18 -

[fn]Servants, be submissive to your masters with all [proper] respect, not only to those who are good and kind, but also to those who are unreasonable.

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