8 occurrences

'Gentle' in the Bible

not addicted to wine, not a bully nor quick-tempered and hot-headed, but gentle and considerate, free from the love of money [not greedy for wealth and its inherent power—financially ethical].

Verse ConceptsArguingAdultsAlcoholLustMoney, Attitudes ToRiches, Dangers OfViolenceCovetousness, Nature ofSobrietyTemperanceMinisters, Should Not BeThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAvoid QuarrelsLoving MoneyNot Too Much WineAddictionCovetousnessDrunkenness

to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.

Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingGossipInjuryHumilitySlanderPeaceablenessThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAvoid QuarrelsAbusive RelationshipsWork Ethic

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of The GospeldrossdirtReformationSin, Avoidance OfAbility, Of God To SaveReceiving God's WordPollution ForbiddenBe Humble!Being HumbleMoralityHumility And Pridehumblenesswelcome

But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].

Verse ConceptsGentlenessFruitfulness, SpiritualFruit, SpiritualPeacemakersTemperWisdom, Source Of HumanGod, Impartiality OfPeace, Effects OfPeaceablenessThe Source Of FruitGod's GentlenessBenefits Of WisdomGod Is PureSeek PeaceShowing HypocrisyThe Need For MercyPurityHypocrisyuncertaintyNot A God Of Confusion

but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.

Verse ConceptsMeeknessQuietnessRest, SpiritualSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfValuesBeauty, SpiritualThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleThe Inward BeingNo DecayPeople Are CorruptiblePreciousAcneMinding Your Own BusinessSelf WorthWomen's BeautyBeauty Of NatureSelf EsteemWorthInner BeautyBeauty And Self WorthThe Beauty Of NatureConfidence And Self EsteemSelf ImagepersonalityA Quiet Life

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)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐπιείκεια 
Epieikeia 
Usage: 2

ἐπιεικής 
Epieikes 
Usage: 5

ἤπιος 
Epios 
Usage: 2

χρηστότης 
Chrestotes 
Usage: 10