ΕΠΙΕΙΚΕΙΑ, επιεικεια
EPIEIKEIA, epieikeia
Sounds Like: eh-pee-I-kee-ah
Translations: fairness, gentleness, forbearance, reasonableness, equity, clemency, a fairness, a gentleness
From the root: ΕΠΙΕΙΚΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This noun refers to the quality of being fair, gentle, reasonable, or forbearing. It describes a disposition that is not overly strict or rigid in applying the law, but rather shows leniency, mildness, and a willingness to yield. It implies a sense of equity and a balanced judgment, often going beyond what is strictly due by law to show kindness or understanding.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1932 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΠΙΕΙΚΕΙΑ.
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- ἘΠΙΕΙΚΕΙΑΣ — of gentleness, of fairness, of equity, of forbearance, of clemency, of reasonableness
- ΕΠΙΕΙΚΙΑΝ — fairness, gentleness, forbearance, reasonableness, clemency, equity, a fairness, a gentleness
- ΕΠΙΕΙΚΙΑΣ — of gentleness, of forbearance, of equity, of fairness, of reasonableness, of clemency
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