unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/other/meek/01.md

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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.
  • Jesus describe himself as meek or gentle in heart.
  • This term could also be translated as "gentle" or "mild-mannered" or "sweet-tempered."
  • The term "meekness" could be translated as "gentleness" or "humility."