ἤπιος

epios · /ay'-pee-os/

Number

G2261

Language

Greek

Original word

ἤπιος

Transliteration

epios

Pronunciation

ay'-pee-os

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

probably from 2031; properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind:--gentle.

KJV: gentle

Root / derivation: probably from 2031

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἤπιος across 2 verses.

gentle2×

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Thessalonians1 verse

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

2 Timothy1 verse

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

What does Strong's G2261 (epios) mean?

probably from 2031; properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind:--gentle.

How many times does G2261 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2261 (ἤπιος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gentle.”

How is epios translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2261 is rendered as “gentle” (2×).

Where does the Greek word ἤπιος come from?

probably from 2031