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ἐπιεικής G1933
G1933 is the Greek word ἐπιεικής, transliterated epieikḗs. The King James Version most often renders it gentle.
What it means
appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1503 (εἴκω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gentle, moderation, patient.
Verses using ἐπιεικής
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Philippians 4:5 · KJV
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
1 Timothy 3:3 · KJV
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Titus 3:2 · KJV
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
James 3:17 · KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 2:18 · KJV
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1933 mean?
G1933 is the Greek word ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs), meaning appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild.
How is G1933 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gentle (3 times), moderation (1 time), patient (1 time).
How many times does G1933 appear in the Bible?
ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1933 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1503 (εἴκω).
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