Lexicon praus: mild, gentle Original Word: πραΰς, πραεῖα, πραΰPart of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: praus Phonetic Spelling: (prah-ooce') Short Definition: mild, gentle Definition: mild, gentle. HELPS word-Studies Cognate: 4239 praýs (also listed as 4239a/praupathia in NAS dictionary) – meek. See 4236 (praótēs). This difficult-to-translate root (pra-) means more than "meek." Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness. [The English term "meek" often lacks this blend – i.e. of gentleness (reserve) and strength.] Thayer's STRONGS NT 4239: πραΰςπραΰς, see πρᾷός. Strong's meek. Apparently a primary word; mild, i.e. (by implication) humble -- meek. See also praios. see GREEK praios |
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