μετριοπαθέω

metriopatheōbe gentleHow to read Greek
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Definition

μετριοπαθέω, -ῶ

(μετριοπαθής, moderating one's passions),

to hold one's passions or emotions in restraint; hence, to bear gently with, feel gently towards: Hebrews 5:2.

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Occurrences

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  1. Hebrews 5:2μετριοπαθεῖν · to deal gently
    He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.