"also spelled ἐπιεικία, reasonableness, equity; in NT gentleness, mildness, 2 Cor. 10:1; clemency, Acts 24:4*"
Definition and meaning
also spelled ἐπιεικία, reasonableness, equity; in NT gentleness, mildness, 2 Cor. 10:1; clemency, Acts 24:4*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπιείκεια
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of epieikeia (G1932) across the King James Bible.
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
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Common questions
Strong's G1932 (epieikeia) is a Greek word that means: also spelled ἐπιεικία, reasonableness, equity; in NT gentleness, mildness, 2 Cor. 10:1; clemency, Acts 24:4* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word epieikeia (G1932) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1932 is epieikeia, a Greek word defined as: also spelled ἐπιεικία, reasonableness, equity; in NT gentleness, mildness, 2 Cor. 10:1; clemency, Acts 24:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
epieikeia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.