Definition
πραΰς, -εῖα, -ΰ, and πρᾷος
(Or πρᾶος, ν. Bl., § 3, 3), -α, -ον (see LS, Thayer, see word), [in LXX (always -ΰς, exc. 2Ma.15.12, -ᾷος, see Thackeray, Gr., 180 f.) for עָנָו, עָנִי ;]
gentle, meek: Matthew 5:5; 11:29; 21:5" (LXX) 1 Peter 3:4.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πραΰς:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 5:5πραεῖς · meekBlessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- Matthew 11:29πραΰς · gentleTake My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Matthew 21:5πραῢς · gentle“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
- 1 Peter 3:4πραέως · gentle…but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.