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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: [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 )
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* [2 Timothy 02:25 ](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/02/25 )
* [Matthew 05:05 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/05 )
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* [Matthew 11:29 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/29 )
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* [Psalms 037:11-13 ](rc://en/tn/help/psa/037/011 )
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H6035, H6037, G4235, G4236, G4239, G4240