Lexical Definition

‎μετριοπαθέω‎ metriopathéō (met-ree-op-ath-eh'-o) be gentle ^G:V
from a compound of the base of ‎μετρίως‎ and ‎πάθος‎

have compassion.

• to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)

Abbott-Smith

*† μετριοπαθέω, -ῶ (< μετριοπαθής, moderating one's passions),
to hold one's passions or emotions in restraint; hence, to bear gently with, feel gently towards: He 5:2.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

μετριοπαθέω-πᾰθέω,

feel moderately, bear reasonably with, τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσι καὶ πλανωμένοις [NT+1st c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Heb.5.2}