The meaning of “πρᾳότης”
Understanding praiótēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
meekness. - gentleness, by implication, humility
πρᾳότης
meekness. - gentleness, by implication, humility
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 4:21 | “What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? ” Word: πρᾳότης (praiótēs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:1 | “Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:” Word: πρᾳότης (praiótēs) | |
| Galatians 6:1 | “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Word: πρᾳότης (praiótēs) | |
| Ephesians 4:2 | “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;” Word: πρᾳότης (praiótēs) | |
| Colossians 3:12 | “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” Word: πρᾳότης (praiótēs) |