ἘΠΙΕΙΔΕΙΑ, ἐπιειδεια
EPIEIDEIA, epieideia
Sounds Like: ep-ee-EYE-deh-ah
Translations: gentleness, clemency, forbearance, fairness, reasonableness, a gentleness
From the root: ἘΠΙΕΙΔΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the quality of being gentle, fair, and reasonable, often implying a willingness to yield or show leniency rather than insisting on strict justice. It describes a disposition that is mild, equitable, and considerate of others. It can be used to describe a person's character or an action that demonstrates such qualities.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1932 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians — 10:3
From the same root
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