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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.
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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4239 matches the Greek πραΰς (praus),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 5:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:5 - Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:5 - “Tell the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:4 - rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
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