# meek, meekness

## Definition:

The term “meek” describes a person who is gentle, submissive, and willing to suffer injustice. Meekness is the ability to be gentle even when harshness or force might seem appropriate.

* Meekness is often associated with humility.
* This term could also be translated as “gentle” or “mild-mannered” or “sweet-tempered.”
* The term “meekness” could be translated as “gentleness” or “humility.”

(See also: [humble](../kt/humble.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Peter 3:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/1pe/03/15)
* [2 Corinthians 10:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/2co/10/01)
* [2 Timothy 2:25](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/02/25)
* [Matthew 5:5](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/05)
* [Matthew 11:29](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/29)
* [Psalms 37:11](rc://en/tn/help/psa/037/11)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H6035, H6037, G42350, G42360, G42390, G42400
