UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: Stoic, one who adheres to Stoic philosophy

Semantic entry: 11.97

Semantic domains: Groups and Classes of Persons and Members of Such Groups and Classes

Subdomains: Philosophical

Definition: pertaining to the philosophical system of the Greek philosopher Zeno, who taught that people should be free from excessive joy or grief and submit without complaint to necessity

Notes: For comments on some translational problems, see 11.96: Ἐπικούρειος.