1 occurrence in 13 translations

'Gentle' in the Bible

And the king gave orders to Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Because of me, be gentle to the young man Absalom. And this order about Absalom was given in the hearing of all the people.

Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders

Bible Theasaurus

Appease (16 instances)
Conciliate (2 instances)
Docile (1 instance)
Gentle (57 instances)
Inaudible (2 instances)
Ingratiating (1 instance)
Lenient (2 instances)
Moderate (1 instance)
Pacify (7 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אט 
'at 
Usage: 6

ענוה 
`anavah 
Usage: 6

ἐπιείκεια 
Epieikeia 
Usage: 2

ἐπιεικής 
Epieikes 
Usage: 5

ἤπιος 
Epios 
Usage: 2

χρηστότης 
Chrestotes 
Usage: 10

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