479 B
479 B
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."