Strong's Lexicon
G4239
G4239 — πραΰς
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G4239 |
|---|---|
| Word: | πραΰς |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | apparently a primary word |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 4 |
| Transliteration: | praus |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | prah-oos"' |
| Meaning: | 1. mild 2. (by implication) humble |
| KJV Renderings: | meek |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
πραΰς, see πρᾷός.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
πραϋ (meek)
Matthew 5:5
- KJV: Blessed the meek for they shall inherit the earth
- GK: μακάριοι οι πραείς ότι αυτοί κληρονομήσουσι την γην
Matthew 21:5
- KJV: Tell ye the daughter of Sion Behold thy King cometh unto thee meek and sitting upon an ass and a colt the foal of an ass
- GK: είπατε τη θυγατρί Σιών ιδού ο βασιλεύς σου έρχεταί σοι πραϋς και επιβεβηκώς επί όνον και πώλον υιόν υποζυγίου
1 Peter 3:4
- KJV: But the hidden man of the heart in that which is not corruptible of a meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price
- GK: αλλ΄ ο κρυπτός της καρδίας άνθρωπος εν τω αφθάρτω του πραέος και ησυχίου πνεύματος ο εστιν ενώπιον του θεού πολυτελές