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πραΰτης G4240

G4240 is the Greek word πραΰτης, transliterated praÿtēs. The King James Version most often renders it meekness.

Word: πραΰτηςTransliteration: praÿtēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility.

Where it comes from

from G4239 (πραΰς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

meekness 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: meekness.

Verses using πραΰτης

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

James 1:21 · KJV

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13 · KJV

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.

1 Peter 3:15 · KJV

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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4240 mean?

G4240 is the Greek word πραΰτης (praÿtēs), meaning mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility.

How is G4240 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it meekness (3 times).

How many times does G4240 appear in the Bible?

πραΰτης (praÿtēs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4240 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4239 (πραΰς).

Nearby entries

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