πραότης

praotēsNoun (Feminine)G4236

gentleness

From: from G4235 (πρᾷος);

Short Definition

gentleness, by implication, humility

Full Lexicon Entry

-ητος, ἡ, late form of πραότης, gentleness, meekness: , (see Lft., in l), 2Ti_2:25.† SIN.: ἐπιεικία, q.v
LXX Usage: (עַנְוָה, עֱנוּת, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:21
  • 2 Corinthians 10:1
  • 2 Timothy 2:25
  • Colossians 3:12
  • Ephesians 4:2

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