Epieíkeia — G1932
G1932 · Greek — ἐπιείκεια
Pronunciation: ep-ee-i'-ki-ah
Definition
feminine noun
suitableness, i.e. (by implication) equity, mildness
Usually translated as
clemency, gentleness
Occurrences
Epieíkeia occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), 2 Corinthians (1)
- Acts 24:4 — Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency (ἐπιεικείᾳ) a few words.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 — Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness (ἐπιεικείας) of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
Strong's Lexicon — E