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πρᾳότης G4236
G4236 is the Greek word πρᾳότης, transliterated praiótēs. The King James Version most often renders it meekness.
What it means
gentleness, by implication, humility.
Where it comes from
from G4235 (πρᾷος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: meekness.
Verses using πρᾳότης
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 4:21 · KJV
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
2 Corinthians 10:1 · KJV
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:
Galatians 5:23 · KJV
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Galatians 6:1 · KJV
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.
Ephesians 4:2 · KJV
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Colossians 3:12 · KJV
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
1 Timothy 6:11 · KJV
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
2 Timothy 2:25 · KJV
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Titus 3:2 · KJV
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4236 mean?
G4236 is the Greek word πρᾳότης (praiótēs), meaning gentleness, by implication, humility.
How is G4236 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it meekness (9 times).
How many times does G4236 appear in the Bible?
πρᾳότης (praiótēs) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4236 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4235 (πρᾷος).
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