Word study · lex.G1933
ἐπιεικής epieikēs
equitable · fair · forbearing · gentle
Team definition
From εἰκός. Classical use includes what is seemly or fitting; the later sense is equitable, fair, or moderate. The neuter substantive τὸ ἐπιεικές is used in Phil 4:5. Related personal uses appear in 1 Tim 3:3, Titus 3:2, 1 Pet 2:18, and Jas 3:17. How mildness and forbearance divide in Phil 4:5 is not decided here.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 5
Senses
1. equitable, fair, moderate 1 Tim 3:3, Titus 3:2, Jas 3:17, 1 Pet 2:18
2. the quality of fairness or gentleness Phil 4:5
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ἐπιεικής (G1933)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G1933
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
Rejoice, forbearance, prayer, and peace that guards (4:4–7) Phil 4:4; Phil 4:5; Phil 4:6; Phil 4:7