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# meek, meekness
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## Definition:
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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.
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* This term could also be translated as "gentle" or "mild-mannered" or "sweet-tempered."
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* The term "meekness" could be translated as "gentleness" or "humility."
(See also: [humble](../kt/humble.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Peter 03:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/1pe/03/15)
* [2 Corinthians 10:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/2co/10/01)
* [2 Timothy 02:25](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/02/25)
* [Matthew 05:05](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/05)
* [Matthew 11:29](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/29)
* [Psalms 037:11](rc://en/tn/help/psa/037/11)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H6035, H6037, G4235, G4236, G4239, G4240
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