μετριοπαθέω metriopathéō

Meaning

to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)

In the King James Version: have compassion

Derivation: from a compound of the base of G3357 (μετρίως) and G3806 (πάθος);

Where it is used

• Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.