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ἤπιος G2261
G2261 is the Greek word ἤπιος, transliterated ḗpios. The King James Version most often renders it gentle.
What it means
properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind.
Where it comes from
probably from G2031 (ἔπος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gentle.
Verses using ἤπιος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Thessalonians 2:7 · KJV
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
2 Timothy 2:24 · KJV
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2261 mean?
G2261 is the Greek word ἤπιος (ḗpios), meaning properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind.
How is G2261 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gentle (2 times).
How many times does G2261 appear in the Bible?
ἤπιος (ḗpios) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2261 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G2031 (ἔπος).
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