What Does Philippians 4:5 Mean in the King James?

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Philippians 4:5 · KJV

The analysis reads the King James wording.

King James Version The King James Version, first published in 1611. Selah Verse shows the standard text.

THE KEY

The gentleness translated as moderation is meant to be recognizable to everyone, held beside the reality that the Lord is near.

THE MEANING

Your gentleness is a fair-minded way of meeting other people that does not press every claim to its limit. It is meant to be visible to everyone, not kept as a private intention. The Lord is near: the phrase can carry both closeness and imminence.

THE ROOT

ἐπιεικές

epieikes

GROWS FROM

ἐπιεικ-

epieik-

Fitting, fair, and considerate; a gentleness that takes the situation into account.

“moderation” in this verse is epieikes. The word carries more than restraint: it suggests fairness that does not insist on the strictest possible claim. The verse presents that quality as something other people can recognize.

ALSO GROWS

epieikeia: Fairness, gentleness, or clemency

ἐπιείκεια

This related noun shows the quality as a way of treating others, not simply a limit placed on oneself.

epieikōs: Gently, fairly, or reasonably

ἐπιεικῶς

The related adverb makes the quality visible in how a person responds.

γνωσθήτω

gnōsthētō

GROWS FROM

γνω-

gnō-

Know, recognize, or perceive.

The form means “let it be known” or “let it be recognized.” Gentleness here is not only inward character; it becomes legible in the presence of other people.

ALSO GROWS

gnōsis: Knowledge or recognition

γνῶσις

The related word points to awareness: this quality comes into view and can be recognized.

gnōstos: Known or familiar

γνωστός

This branch echoes the verse’s emphasis on a quality becoming known beyond the self.

ἐγγύς

engys

GROWS FROM

ἐγγυ-

engyu-

Near, close, or at hand.

“at hand” in this verse is engys. The Greek word can describe nearness of place or nearness in time. The verse holds the Lord’s closeness beside a gentleness that is visible in present relationships.

ALSO GROWS

engizō: Draw near or approach

ἐγγίζω

The verb makes nearness active: someone or something comes close.

engytēs: Nearness or proximity

ἐγγύτης

This noun names the state of being close, opening the phrase beyond a mere expression of time.

THE PATTERN

The Lord’s nearness is held alongside a gentleness that takes public form in how people meet one another.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1 · KJVA gentle response becomes visible in speech and changes the encounter.

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

2 Corinthians 10:1 · KJVThe gentleness associated with Christ is expressed in the way one approaches other people.

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

James 5:8 · KJVThe Lord’s nearness is directly paired with a present way of standing through what is before you.

THE THREAD

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

James 5:8 · KJV

Philippians uses ⁨ἐγγύς⁩ (engys, near); James uses ⁨ἤγγικεν⁩ (ēngiken, has drawn near), from ⁨ἐγγίζω⁩ (engizō, draw near). James makes the nearness sound like an approaching event, while Philippians places it beside gentleness that everyone can see.

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