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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Greek: 1933. ἐπιεικής (epieikés) -- Gentle, reasonable, moderate, forbearing</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/greek/1933.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/acts/2-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/greek/1933.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Greek</a> > 1933</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../greek/1932.htm" title="1932">◄</a> 1933. epieikés <a href="../greek/1934.htm" title="1934">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">epieikés: Gentle, reasonable, moderate, forbearing</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="greek">ἐπιεικής</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Adjective<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>epieikés<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>eh-pee-ay-KACE<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(ep-ee-i-kace')<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>Gentle, reasonable, moderate, forbearing<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate.<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>Derived from the Greek root "epi" (upon, fitting) and "eikos" (reasonable, likely), suggesting a sense of appropriateness or moderation.<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, the concept of gentleness and forbearance can be related to Hebrew terms such as "anav" (עָנָו) meaning humble or meek, and "chesed" (חֶסֶד) meaning loving-kindness or mercy.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The term "epieikés" conveys a sense of gentleness and moderation, often in the context of behavior that is considerate and fair. It implies a disposition that is not overly strict or harsh, but rather one that is patient and understanding. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a quality of character that reflects Christ-like humility and kindness.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as gentleness and moderation were highly valued, especially in leadership and social interactions. The concept of "epieikés" would have resonated with early Christians as a counter-cultural virtue, contrasting with the often harsh and authoritarian norms of the time. It reflects a call to live in a manner that is both just and compassionate, embodying the teachings of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">HELPS Word-studies</div><p class="discovery"><b>1933</b> <i>epieikḗs</i>(an adjective, derived from <a href="/greek/1909.htm">1909</a> <i>/epí</i>, "<i>on</i>, fitting" and <i>eikos</i>, "equitable, fair"; also see the noun-form, <a href="/greek/1932.htm">1932</a> <i>/epieíkeia</i>, "equity-justice") – properly, <i>equitable</i>; "gentle" in the sense of truly fair by relaxing <i>overly strict standards</i> in order to keep<i> the</i> "<i>spirit of the law</i>."</p><p class="discovery"><a href="/greek/1933.htm">1933</a> <i>/epieikḗs</i> ("justice beyond ordinary justice") builds on the real <i>intent</i> (purpose) of what is really at stake (note the <i>epi</i>, "upon") – and hence, is <i>true equity</i> that appropriately fulfills the <i>spirit</i> (not just the letter) of the law.</p><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/discovery.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>from <a href="/greek/1909.htm">epi</a> and <a href="/greek/1858.htm">eoika</a> (see also <a href="/greek/1503.htm">eikó</a>)<br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>seemly, equitable, yielding<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>gentle (5).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Thayer's Greek Lexicon</div><span class="maintitle">STRONGS NT 1933: ἐπιεικής</span><br><br><span class="arttitle"><span class="grktitle">ἐπιεικής</span></span>, <span class="greek2">ἐπιεικές</span> (<span class="greek2">εἰκός</span>, what is reasonable); <p><span class="textheading">1.</span> <span class="accented">seemly, suitable</span> (from <span class="abbreviation">Homer</span> down). <p><span class="textheading">2.</span> <span class="accented">equitable, fair, mild, gentle</span>: <a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a>; <a href="/interlinear/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a>; <a href="/interlinear/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18</a>; <a href="/interlinear/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a>. Neuter <span class="greek2">τό</span> <span class="greek2">ἐπιεικές</span> (as often in Greek writings from <span class="abbreviation">Thucydides</span> down) <span class="greek2">ὑμῶν</span> equivalent to <span class="greek2">ἡ</span> <span class="greek2">ἐπιείκεια</span> <span class="greek2">ὑμῶν</span>, <a href="/interlinear/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a>. (See <span class="greek2"><span class="lexref">ἐπιείκεια</span></span>, at the end.)<FOOTNOTE:1> <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>gentle, moderation, patient. <p>From <a href="/greek/1909.htm">epi</a> and <a href="/greek/1503.htm">eiko</a>; appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild -- gentle, moderation, patient. <p>see GREEK <a href="/greek/1909.htm">epi</a> <p>see GREEK <a href="/greek/1503.htm">eiko</a> <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>επέζησε επιεικεις επιεικείς ἐπιεικεῖς επιεικες επιεικές ἐπιεικὲς επιεικεσιν επιεικέσιν ἐπιεικέσιν επιεικη επιεική ἐπιεικῆ επιεικης επιεικής ἐπιεικής επιεικώς επιζήμιον epieike epieikê epieikē epieikē̂ epieikeis epieikeîs epieikes epieikès epieikēs epieikḗs epieikesin epieikésin<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/philippians/4-5.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Philippians 4:5</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular">Adj-NNS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/philippians/4.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">τὸ <b>ἐπιεικὲς</b> ὑμῶν γνωσθήτω</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/philippians/4.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> <span class="itali">Let your gentle</span> [spirit] be known<br><a href="/kjvs/philippians/4.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> Let your <span class="itali">moderation</span> be known unto all<br><a href="/interlinear/philippians/4-5.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> the <span class="itali">gentleness</span> of you let be known<p><b><a href="/text/1_timothy/3-3.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Timothy 3:3</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular">Adj-AMS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/3.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">πλήκτην ἀλλὰ <b>ἐπιεικῆ</b> ἄμαχον ἀφιλάργυρον</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_timothy/3.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> pugnacious, <span class="itali">but gentle,</span> peaceable,<br><a href="/kjvs/1_timothy/3.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> but <span class="itali">patient,</span> not a brawler,<br><a href="/interlinear/1_timothy/3-3.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> a striker but <span class="itali">gentle</span> peaceable not loving money<p><b><a href="/text/titus/3-2.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Titus 3:2</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural">Adj-AMP</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/titus/3.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">ἀμάχους εἶναι <b>ἐπιεικεῖς</b> πᾶσαν ἐνδεικνυμένους</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/titus/3.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> to be peaceable, <span class="itali">gentle,</span> showing<br><a href="/kjvs/titus/3.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> no brawlers, <span class="itali">[but] gentle,</span> shewing<br><a href="/interlinear/titus/3-2.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> peaceable to be <span class="itali">[to be] gentle</span> all showing<p><b><a href="/text/james/3-17.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">James 3:17</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular">Adj-NFS</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/james/3.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">ἔπειτα εἰρηνική <b>ἐπιεικής</b> εὐπειθής μεστὴ</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/james/3.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> peaceable, <span class="itali">gentle,</span> reasonable,<br><a href="/kjvs/james/3.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> peaceable, <span class="itali">gentle,</span> [and] easy to be intreated,<br><a href="/interlinear/james/3-17.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> then peaceful <span class="itali">gentle</span> yielding full<p><b><a href="/text/1_peter/2-18.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Peter 2:18</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural">Adj-DMP</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_peter/2.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">ἀγαθοῖς καὶ <b>ἐπιεικέσιν</b> ἀλλὰ καὶ</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_peter/2.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> who are good <span class="itali">and gentle,</span> but also<br><a href="/kjvs/1_peter/2.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> to the good and <span class="itali">gentle,</span> but also<br><a href="/interlinear/1_peter/2-18.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> good and <span class="itali">gentle</span> but also<p><b><a href="/greek/1933.htm">Strong's Greek 1933</a><br><a href="/greek/strongs_1933.htm">5 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/greek/epieike__1933.htm">ἐπιεικῆ — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/greek/epieike_s_1933.htm">ἐπιεικής — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/greek/epieikeis_1933.htm">ἐπιεικεῖς — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/greek/epieikes_1933.htm">ἐπιεικὲς — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/greek/epieikesin_1933.htm">ἐπιεικέσιν — 1 Occ.</a><br><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script><br /><br /> </div> <div id="left"><a href="/greek/1932.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1932"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1932" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/greek/1934.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1934"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1934" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchap.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>