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Strong's G2261 ἤπιος (epios)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2261 — chabatstseleth (“rose”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2261
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2261 Quick Answer

Strong's G2261 ἤπιος (epios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epios (ay'-pee-os) adj. 1. (properly) affable, i.e. mild or kind [probably from G2031] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include gentle. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
epios (ay'-pee-os) adj. 1. (properly) affable, i.e. mild or kind [probably from G2031]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
gentle

Meaning and Definition

epios (ay'-pee-os) adj. 1. (properly) affable, i.e. mild or kind [probably from G2031] KJV: gentle Root(s): G2031

Original Word
ἤπιος
Transliteration
epios
Derivation
Root: ἔπος R1: 2031
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2261. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2261 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epios, 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 1 Thessalonians 2:7 2×

How Strong's G2261 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2261 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 G2261 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV

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

2 Timothy 2:24 KJV

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

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2261.

1 Thessalonians 2:7 New Testament, KJV
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
2 Timothy 2:24 New Testament, KJV
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2261, grouped by book.

1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2:7
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 2:24

Strong's G2261 FAQ

What does epios (ἤπιος) mean?

Epios (Strong's G2261) is a Greek word most simply glossed "gentle". epios (ay'-pee-os) adj. 1. (properly) affable, i.e. mild or kind [probably from G2031]

How many times is epios (ἤπιος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2261 across 2 books.

Where can I study epios (ἤπιος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2261 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate epios (ἤπιος)?

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