Greek · G2261 · unreviewed

ἤπιος

Gentle

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ἤπιος G2261
Pronunciation ḗpios

What does ἤπιος (ḗpios) mean in the Bible?

ἤπιος (ḗpios) is a Greek word meaning "gentle". ἤπιος, -α, -ον mild, gentle: 1Th.

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Meaning

gentle
Extended definition

Gentleness marked by mildness and tenderness in interpersonal relations, especially pastoral leadership.

mild, gentle: 1Th.2:7 (WH, R, mg., νήπιος); before πρός, 2Ti.2:24.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 1 Thess 2:7
Accusative · Singular · Masculine 2 Tim 2:24
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