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ἐπιείκεια

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
ἐπιείκεια, ας, ἡ
Greek transliteration: 
epieikeia
Simplified transliteration: 
epieikeia
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1932
GK Number: 
2116
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-1a
Gloss: 
gentleness, with an implication of tolerance and graciousness
Definition: 
also spelled ἐπιεικια, reasonableness, equity; in NT gentleness, mildness, 2 Cor. 10:1; clemency, Acts 24:4*

Greek-English Concordance for

Acts 24:4 But, that I may not detain you any longer, I beg you to hear us briefly in your kindness (epieikeia | ἐπιεικείᾳ | dat sg fem).
2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I, Paul myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness (epieikeias | ἐπιεικείας | gen sg fem) of Christ — I who when present am “timid” among you, but when away am “bold” toward you.