G3356: μετριοπαθέω
metriopathéō · “be gentle”
Definition
to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)
KJV translates it as: have compassion
Word origin: from a compound of the base of G3357 (μετρίως) and G3806 (πάθος);
Extended definition
μετριοπαθέω, -ῶ
(μετριοπαθής, moderating one's passions),
to hold one's passions or emotions in restraint; hence, to bear gently with, feel gently towards: Heb.5:2.†
(AS)
(μετριοπαθής, moderating one's passions),
to hold one's passions or emotions in restraint; hence, to bear gently with, feel gently towards: Heb.5:2.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3356 is translated
- to exercise forbearance ×1
Bible verses with G3356 (metriopathéō)
Metriopathéō appears in 1 verse.
- Hebrews 5:2
Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.