ἐπιεικής epieikḗs
Meaning
appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
In the King James Version: gentle, moderation, patient
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1503 (εἴκω);
Where it is used
- Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
- 1 Timothy 3:3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
- Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
- James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.