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- What does meek mean in Matthew 5:5? - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack . . .
From what I am reading meek and gentle have really bad connotations in English that did not exist in "praus" A War Horse would be "praus", but in English it would not make much sense to call one meek or gentle It's not a meek horse, it is a horse that humbly works with all his skill and strength under his master's guidance
- What do the words meek lowly in Matthew 11:29 mean and how to . . .
Meek and Lowly The Greek word translated as Meek is the word πραΰς praus: The word study states This difficult-to-translate root (pra-) means more than "meek " Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i e demonstrating power without undue harshness
- word study - What does it mean to be meek, as commanded and praised in . . .
Psalm 37:11 KJV — But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace Psalm 147:6 KJV — The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground Isaiah 29:19 KJV — The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel
- Does meek in Matthew 5:5 refer to restraint with weapons?
If you look at a number of different English translations you will find the use of both meek and humble The Septuagint uses (prah-oos) in both Ps 37:11 and Num 12:3 The NT writers rely heavily on the Septuagint Derek Kinder has a commentary on Psalms 1-72 His description of Psalm 37 is excellent
- Meek versus humble - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange
"meek" v "humble" The question of contrasting "meek" and "humble" is bound up with changing English usage "meek" tends to be somewhat quaint in usage, and certainly not so prevalent in English usage as it once was Still, its meaning is not very different from "humble", as the Wordnet associations suggest
- Matthew 11:29; Mark 11:15; how can Jesus be meek if he overthrew the . . .
"Meek" probably isn't the best translation of the Greek word πραΰς Meek is defined as "easily imposed on, submissive" Jesus was not easily imposed on nor submissive A better translation is "gentle" Someone who is gentle is "kind, mild, and tender", not "harsh or severe"
- What is the meaning of poor in spirit in Matthew 5:3
The Hebrew word used here has a wider area of meaning compared to English "poor" The BDB dictionary explains: עָנָו n m poor, afflicted, humble, meek The word was often used to describe orphans and widows because they were in need of help and were willing to acknowledge their need and humble enough to ask for and receive help
- What is meant by inherit the earth? - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack . . .
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth Psalm 37:11 (KJV) 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace Jesus taught his followers to pray Matthew 6:9 (NASB) 10 ‘Your kingdom come Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven
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