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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 TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:5 - Let your gentleness be known of all men. The Lord is near.
Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:3 - not given to excesses from wine, not a striker, but mild, not addicted to contention, not fond of money,
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:2 - to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:17 - But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:18 - Servants, be subject with all fear to your masters, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the ill-tempered.
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