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Lexicon :: Strong's G4239 - praus

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πραΰς
Transliteration
praus (Key)
Pronunciation
prah-ooce'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Apparently a primary word
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:645,929

Trench's Synonyms: cvii. Additional Synonyms

Strong’s Definitions

πραΰς praÿs, prah-ooce'; apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. (by implication) humble:—meek. See also G4235.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G4239 in the following manner: meek (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G4239 in the following manner: meek (3x).

  1. mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness

    Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than their own strength to defend against injustice. Thus, meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict, that He is using them to purify His elect, and that He will deliver His elect in His time (Isa 41:17, Luk 18:1-8). Gentleness or meekness is the opposite to self-assertiveness and self-interest. It stems from trust in God's goodness and control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all. This is a work of the Holy Spirit, not of the human will (Gal 5:23).
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πραΰς praÿs, prah-ooce'; apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. (by implication) humble:—meek. See also G4235.
STRONGS G4239:
πραΰς, see πρᾷός.
See related Strong's entry G4235.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4239 matches the Greek πραΰς (praus),
which occurs 14 times in 13 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 12:3 - Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 24:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 24:4 - They thrust the poor off the road;
the poor of the earth all hide themselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:15 - He delivers the afflicted by their affliction
and opens their ear by adversity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:9 - He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:2 - My soul makes its boast in the LORD;
let the humble hear and be glad.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:11 - But the meek shall inherit the land
and delight themselves in abundant peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 76:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:9 - when God arose to establish judgment,
to save all the humble of the earth. Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:6 - The LORD lifts up the humble;[fn]
he casts the wicked to the ground.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:4 - For the LORD takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:6 - The foot tramples it,
the feet of the poor,
the steps of the needy.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Joe 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 3:11 - Hasten and come,
all you surrounding nations,
and gather yourselves there.
Bring down your warriors, O LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:12 - But I will leave in your midst
a people humble and lowly.
They shall seek refuge in the name of the LORD,

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
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