πραΰς

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πραΰς, πραεῖα, πραΰ

Greek transliteration

praus

Simplified transliteration

praus

Strong's number

4239

GK Number

4558

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

a-2b

Gloss

gentle, meek, the positive moral quality of dealing with people in a kind manner, with humility and consideration

Definition

also spelled πρᾶος, meek, gentle, kind, forgiving, Mt. 5:5; mild, benevolent, humane, Mt. 11:29; 21:5; 1 Pet. 3:4*

Matthew 5:5	Blessed are the meek (praeis \| πραεῖς \| nom pl masc), for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 11:29	Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle (praus \| πραΰς \| nom sg masc) and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 21:5	“Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble (praus \| πραΰς \| nom sg masc) and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”
1 Peter 3:4	but let it be the inner person of the heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle (praeōs \| πραέως \| gen sg neut) and tranquil spirit, which in the sight of God is precious.

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