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πραΰτης

prautēsgentlenessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine12 occurrences10 books12 verses

Definition

πραΰτης

(Rec. -ότης, exc. Ja, 1Pe, ll. with, where πρᾳύτης), -ητος, ἡ, late form of πραότης, [in LXX: Psalm 45:4; 90:10; 132:1 (עַנְוָה, עֱנוּת, Esther 5:1, Sir.6.1-37 * ;]

gentleness, meekness: 1 Corinthians 4:21, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Galatians 5:23; 6:1, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:12 (see Lft., in l), 2Ti_2:25, Titus 3:2, James 1:21; 3:13, 1 Peter 3:15.

SIN.: ἐπιεικία, q.v

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

12 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 4:21πραΰτητος · a gentle
    Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
  2. 2 Corinthians 10:1πραΰτητος · mildness
    Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
  3. Galatians 5:23πραΰτης · gentleness
    …gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
  4. Galatians 6:1πραΰτητος · of gentleness
    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
  5. Ephesians 4:2πραΰτητος · gentleness
    …with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
  6. Colossians 3:12πραΰτητα · gentleness
    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
  7. 1 Timothy 6:11πραϋπαθίαν · [and] gentleness
    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  8. 2 Timothy 2:25πραΰτητι · [He must] gently
    He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
  9. Titus 3:2πραΰτητα · consideration
    …to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
  10. James 1:21πραΰτητι · [and] humbly
    Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
  11. James 3:13πραΰτητι · [the] humility
    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
  12. 1 Peter 3:15πραΰτητος · gentleness
    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,