Epieikḗs — G1933

Definition

adjective

appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild

1. seemly, suitable
2. equitable, fair, mild, gentle

Usually translated as

gentle, moderation, patient

Origin

from G1909 and G1503

• epí (G1909)
• eíkō (G1503)

Occurrences

Epieikḗs occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Philippians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Titus (1), James (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Philippians 4:5 — Let your moderation (ἐπιεικὲς) be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
• 1 Timothy 3:3 — Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient (ἐπιεικῆ), not a brawler, not covetous;
• Titus 3:2 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle (ἐπιεικεῖς), shewing all meekness unto all men.
• James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle (ἐπιεικής), and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
• 1 Peter 2:18 — Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle (ἐπιεικέσιν), but also to the froward.