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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."
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(See also: [[../other/humble.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Peter 03:15-17](en/tn/1pe/help/03/15)
* [2 Corinthians 10:1-2](en/tn/2co/help/10/01)
* [2 Timothy 02:24-26](en/tn/2ti/help/02/24)
* [Matthew 05:5-8](en/tn/mat/help/05/05)
* [Matthew 11:28-30](en/tn/mat/help/11/28)
* [Psalms 037:11-13](en/tn/psa/help/37/11)