number - 4239
orig_word - πραΰς
word_orig - apparently a primary word
translit - praus
tdnt - 6:645,929
phonetic - prah-ooce'
part_of_speech - Adjective
st_def - apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. (by implication) humble:--meek. See also «4235».
IPD_def -
- mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness
Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we acceptHis dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing orresisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God ratherthan their own strength to defend them against injustice. Thus,meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting theinjuries they inflict, that He is using them to purify His elect, andthat He will deliver His elect in His time. (Is. 41:17, Lu. 18:1-
English - meek
letter - p
data - {"def":{"short":"mild, i.e., (by implication) humble","long":["mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness"]},"deriv":"apparently a primary word","pronun":{"ipa":"prɑˈys","ipa_mod":"prɑˈjus","sbl":"praus","dic":"pra-OOS","dic_mod":"pra-YOOS"},"see":["G4235"]}
usages - meek
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id - 4138
strongs - 4239
base_word - πραΰς
data - {"def":{"short":"mild, i.e., (by implication) humble","long":["mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness"]},"deriv":"apparently a primary word","pronun":{"ipa":"prɑˈys","ipa_mod":"prɑˈjus","sbl":"praus","dic":"pra-OOS","dic_mod":"pra-YOOS"},"see":["G4235"]}
usage - meek