Ḗpios — G2261

Definition

adjective

properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind

1. mild, gentle

Usually translated as

gentle

Origin

probably from G2031

• épos (G2031)

Occurrences

Ḗpios occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Thessalonians (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• 1 Thessalonians 2:7 — But we were gentle (ηπιοι) among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
• 2 Timothy 2:24 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle (ἤπιον) unto all men, apt to teach, patient,