10 occurrences

'Gentle' in the Bible

When a gentle breeze began to blow from the south, they thought they could make it to Phoenix, so they hoisted anchor and began sailing along the shore of Crete.

Verse ConceptsFacing South

Which do you prefer? Should I come to you with a stick, or with love and a gentle spirit?

Verse ConceptsSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfTenderness

They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.

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

Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls.

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

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
ἐπιείκεια 
Epieikeia 
Usage: 2

ἐπιεικής 
Epieikes 
Usage: 5

ἤπιος 
Epios 
Usage: 2

χρηστότης 
Chrestotes 
Usage: 10

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