ἐπιείκεια
epieikeia
Greek G1932 Noun, feminine 2
occurrences in
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ἐπιείκεια gentleness
ἐπιεικία (Rec. -είκεια), -ας, ἡ
(ἐπιεικής), [in LXX: Wis.2:19 12:18 Bar.2:27, from LXX Bar.4:24, TH (3:42), 2Ma.2:22 2Mac 10:4, 3Ma.3:15 3Mac 7:6 * ;]
fairness, moderation, gentleness ("sweet reasonableness," Matthew Arnold): Act.24:4; with πραΰτης, 2Co.10:1.†
SYN.: πραΰτης (see Tr., Syn., § xliii) (AS)
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Concordance 2 verses
- Acts 24:4 ἐπιεικείᾳ
But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 ἐπιεικείας
Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
