9 occurrences

'Gentle' in the Bible

"At that time the people of Judah and Jerusalem will be told, 'A scorching wind will sweep down from the hilltops in the desert on my dear people. It will not be a gentle breeze for winnowing the grain and blowing away the chaff.

Verse ConceptseastWeather, As God's JudgmentWinnowingHot WeatherClean ObjectsDirection

When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they could carry out their purpose, so they weighed anchor and sailed close along the coast of Crete.

Verse ConceptsFacing South

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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