ἐπιεικήςepieikḗs
appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
Greek (New Testament) · G1933
Meanings
1. seemly, fitting (Hom.).
2. equitable, fair, moderate: 1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 2:18, James 3:17; τὸ ἐ., Philippians 4:5 (cf. Mayor, James 3:17, and see ἐπιεικία).
ἐπιείκεια see ἐπιεικία
Same root
- ἐπίepí · G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
- εἴκωeíkō · G1503to resemble
- ἐπιείκειαepieíkeia · G1932suitableness, i.e. (by implication) equity, mildness
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Philippians 4:5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
- 1 Timothy 3:3 He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.
- Titus 3:2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
- James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
- 1 Peter 2:18 You who are slaves must submit to your masters with all respect. Do what they tell you—not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.