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Lexicon :: Strong's G4240 - prautēs

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πραΰτης
Transliteration
prautēs (Key)
Pronunciation
prah-oo'-tace
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:645,929

Strong’s Definitions

πραΰτης praÿtēs, prah-oo'-tace; from G4239; mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility:—meekness.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G4240 in the following manner: meekness (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G4240 in the following manner: meekness (3x).
  1. mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πραΰτης praÿtēs, prah-oo'-tace; from G4239; mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility:—meekness.
STRONGS G4240:
πραΰτης, see πραότης.
See related Strong's entry G4236.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4240 matches the Greek πραΰτης (prautēs),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:21 - Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod [of discipline and correction], or with love and a gentle spirit?
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:1 -

Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:23 - gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:1 -

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:2 - with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another [fn]in [unselfish] love.
Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:12 -

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:25 - He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:2 - to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.
Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:21 - So get rid of all uncleanness and [fn]all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.
Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:13 -

Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:15 - But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
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