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Lexicon :: Strong's G4236 - praotēs

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πραότης
Transliteration
praotēs (Key)
Pronunciation
prah-ot'-ace
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s) TR
9x in 4 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
Strong’s Definitions

†πρᾳότης praiótēs, prah-ot'-ace; from G4235; gentleness, by implication, humility:—meekness.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's G4236 in the following manner: meekness (9x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's G4236 in the following manner: meekness (9x).

  1. gentleness, mildness, meekness

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†πρᾳότης praiótēs, prah-ot'-ace; from G4235; gentleness, by implication, humility:—meekness.
STRONGS G4236:
πρᾳότης (Rec. and Griesbach [except in James 1:21; James 3:13; 1 Peter 3:15]; see the preceding word), πραότης (so Lachmann), and according to a later form πραΰτης (so R and G, but with the ι subscript under the α, in James 1:21; James 3:13; 1 Peter 3:15; Lachmann everywhere except in Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 4:2; Treg. everywhere [except in 2 Corinthians 10:1; Galatians 5:23 (22); Gal. 6:1; Ephesians 4:2], T WH everywhere; cf. Buttmann 26f (23f)), -ητος, ἡ, gentleness, mildness, meekness: 1 Corinthians 4:21; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Galatians 5:23 (22); Gal. 6:1; Colossians 3:12; Ephesians 4:2; 1 Timothy 6:11 R; 2 Timothy 2:25; Titus 3:2; James 1:21; James 3:13; 1 Peter 3:16 (15). (Xenophon, Plato, Isocrates, Aristotle, Diodorus, Josephus, others; for עַנְוָה, Psalm 44:4 (Ps. 45:4)) [Synonym: see ἐπιείκεια, at the end; Trench (as there referred to, but especially) § xlii.; Bp. Lightfoot on Colossians 3:13.]

Related entry:
πραϋπάθεια (-θία T WH; see Ι, ι), -ας, ἡ, (πραϋπαθής [(πάσχω)]), mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness (equivalent to πραΰτης): 1 Timothy 6:11 L T Tr WH. (Philo de Abrah. § 37; Ignatius ad Trall. 8, 1.)

Related entry:
πραΰτης, see πρᾳότης
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
44:4; 45:4
1 Corinthians
4:21
2 Corinthians
10:1; 10:1
Galatians
5:23; 5:23; 6:1; 6:1; 6:1
Ephesians
4:2; 4:2; 4:2
Colossians
3:12; 3:13
1 Timothy
6:11; 6:11
2 Timothy
2:25
Titus
3:2
James
1:21; 1:21; 1:21; 3:13; 3:13; 3:13
1 Peter
3:15; 3:15; 3:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4236 matches the Greek πραότης (praotēs),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:21 - Which do you choose? Should I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle spirit?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:1 - Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:23 - gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:1 - Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer[fn] is overcome by some sin, you who are godly[fn] should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:2 - Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:12 - Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:11 - But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:25

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:25 - Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:2 - They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
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