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ἐπιείκεια

epieikeiagentlenessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

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): Acts 24:4; with πραΰτης, 2 Corinthians 10:1.

Synonyms: πραΰτης (see Tr., Syn., § xliii)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 24:4ἐπιεικείᾳ · indulgence
    But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
  2. 2 Corinthians 10:1ἐπιεικείας · gentleness
    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.