Strong's Greek Concordance

G2261: ἤπιος

ḗpios · “gentle”

Definition

properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind

KJV translates it as: gentle

Word origin: probably from G2031 (ἔπος);

Extended definition

ἤπιος, -α, -ον
mild, gentle: 1Th.2:7 (WH, R, mg., νήπιος); before πρός, 2Ti.2:24.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G2261 is translated

  • gentle ×1

Bible verses with G2261 (ḗpios)

Ḗpios appears in 1 verse.

  • 2 Timothy 2:24

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