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G2261  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἤπιος
epios
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"mild, gentle, kind, 2 Tim. 2:24; 1 Thess. 2:7*"

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Definition and meaning

What does epios mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2261
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

mild, gentle, kind, 2 Tim. 2:24; 1 Thess. 2:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἤπιος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with epios

These are the most notable occurrences of epios (G2261) across the King James Bible.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

2 Timothy 2:24

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epios

What does epios mean in Greek?

Strong's G2261 (epios) is a Greek word that means: mild, gentle, kind, 2 Tim. 2:24; 1 Thess. 2:7* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epios appear in the Bible?

The word epios (G2261) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2261?

Strong's G2261 is epios, a Greek word defined as: mild, gentle, kind, 2 Tim. 2:24; 1 Thess. 2:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epios in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.