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ἐπιεικία

Word data

Strongs: G19320
Alternate spellings:

(Rec. -είκεια), -ας, ἡ

Principle Parts:
Part of speech:
Instances in Scripture: 2
All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

ἐπιεικής),

LXX/Hebrew glosses:
Time Period/Ancient Authors:
Related words:
Antonyms for all senses
Synonyms for all senses:

πραΰτης (v. Tr., Syn., § xliii)

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

fairness, moderation, gentleness;

Explanation:

sweet reasonableness;

Citations:

fairness, moderation, gentleness ("sweet reasonableness," Matthew Arnold): [Ac 24:4](Act 24:4); c. πραΰτης, [II Co 10:1](2Co 10:1).†