Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πραΰτης”
Understanding praÿtēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
meekness. - mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πραΰτης
Phoneticprah-oo'-tace
Transliterationpraÿtēs
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
meekness. - mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 1:21 | “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” Word: πραΰτης (praÿtēs) | |
| James 3:13 | “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.” Word: πραΰτης (praÿtēs) | |
| 1 Peter 3:15 | “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” Word: πραΰτης (praÿtēs) |