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Strong's G1933 ἐπιεικής (epieikes)

Epieikes means “appropriate” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1933 — hava in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1933
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 6

Strong's G1933 Quick Answer

Strong's G1933 ἐπιεικής (epieikes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epieikes (ep-ee-ei-kace') adj. 1. appropriate 2. (by implication) mild It has 6 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include gentle, moderation, and patient. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
epieikes (ep-ee-ei-kace') adj. 1. appropriate 2. (by implication) mild
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
gentle, moderation, and patient

Meaning and Definition

epieikes (ep-ee-ei-kace') adj. 1. appropriate 2. (by implication) mild [from G1909 and G1503] KJV: gentle, moderation, patient Root(s): G1909, G1503

Original Word
ἐπιεικής
Transliteration
epieikes
Derivation
Root: εἴκω R1: 1909 R2: 1503
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1933. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

gentle

Usage: ἐπιεικής, -ές (εἰκός, likely), [in LXX: Psa.86:5 (סַלָּח), Est.8:13 * ;] __1. seemly, fitting (Hom.). __2. equitable, fair, moderate: 1Ti.3:3, Tit.3:2, 1Pe.2:18, Jas.3:17; τὸ ἐ. (Thuc., i, 76), Php.4:5 (cf. Mayor, Ja, l.with, and see: ἐπιεικία).† ἐπιείκεια see: ἐπιεικία ἐπιεικία (Rec. -είκεια), -ας, ἡ (ἐπιεικής), [in LXX: Wis.2:19 12:18 Bar.2:27, from LXX Bar.4:24, TH (3:42), 2Ma.2:22 2Mac 10:4, 3Ma.3:15 3Mac 7:6 * ;] fairness, moderation, gentleness ("sweet reasonableness," Matthew Arnold): Act.24:4;

with πραΰτης, 2Co.10:1.† SYN.: πραΰτης (see Tr., Syn., § xliii) (AS)

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How Strong's G1933 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epieikes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

gentle Titus 3:2 3× moderation Philippians 4:5 patient 1 Timothy 3:3

How Strong's G1933 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1933 (ἐπιεικής) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1933 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1933 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Philippians 4:5 KJV

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

1 Timothy 3:3 KJV

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Titus 3:2 KJV

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Strong's G1933 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 85:5 Septuagint / Brenton

For thou, O Lord, art kind, and gentle; And plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1933.

Psalms 85:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou, O Lord, art kind, and gentle; And plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee.
Philippians 4:5 New Testament, KJV
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
1 Timothy 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Titus 3:2 New Testament, KJV
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
James 3:17 New Testament, KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 2:18 New Testament, KJV
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1933, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 85:5
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 4:5
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 3:3
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 3:2
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 3:17
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 2:18

Strong's G1933 FAQ

What does epieikes (ἐπιεικής) mean?

Epieikes (Strong's G1933) is a Greek word most simply glossed "appropriate". epieikes (ep-ee-ei-kace') adj. 1. appropriate 2. (by implication) mild

How many times is epieikes (ἐπιεικής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G1933 across 6 books.

Where can I study epieikes (ἐπιεικής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1933 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate epieikes (ἐπιεικής)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as gentle, moderation, and patient. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1933 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1933, with linked reader references where each row is available.