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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.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:21 - What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:1 - I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:23 - gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:1 - Brothers,[fn] if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:2 - with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:12 - Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:25

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:25 - correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:2 - to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:21 - Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:13 - Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:15 - but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
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