The meaning of “ἐπιεικής”
Understanding epieikḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gentle, moderation, patient. - appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
ἐπιεικής
gentle, moderation, patient. - appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 4:5 | “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” Word: ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:3 | “Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;” Word: ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) | |
| Titus 3:2 | “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.” Word: ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) | |
| James 3:17 | “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” Word: ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) | |
| 1 Peter 2:18 | “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.” Word: ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) |