Bible Dictionary
CLEMENCY
Clemency means fairness, gentleness, and considerate treatment rather than harshness. Paul appealed to Felix’s clemency when presenting his case.
Definition
Clemency means fairness, gentleness, and considerate or reasonable treatment rather than harshness.
Biblical Usage
Paul appealed to Felix’s clemency when presenting his case in Acts 24:4. The related Greek word is also rendered gentleness in other passages.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>klem'-en-si (epietkeia, "fairness," "sweet reasonableness," Ac 24:4): The Greek word is rendered elsewhere "gentleness," 2Co 10:1; Tit 3:2, "meekhess"; Jas 3:17; 1Pe 2:18.</p>