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praotēs G4236

πραότης (praotēs) means “gentleness” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

πραότης Greek · G4236 9 tagged occurrences in 9 verses

Pronunciation guide: prah-ot'-ace Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G4236

πραότης · praotēs · gentleness

πρᾳότης, πραότης, see: πραΰτης. πραΰτης (Rec. -ότης, exc. Ja, 1Pe, ll. with, where πρᾳύτης), -ητος, ἡ, late form of πραότης, [in LXX: Psa.45:4 90:10 132:1 (עַנְוָה, עֱנוּת, Est.5:1, Sir.6:1-37 * ;] gentleness, meekness: 1Co.4:21, 2Co.10:1, Gal.5:23 6:1, Eph.4:2, Col.3:12 (see Lft., in l), 2Ti_2:25, Tit.3:2, Jas.1:21 3:13, 1Pe.3:15.† SIN.: ἐπιεικία, q.v (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

mildness, gentleness, meekness, kindness.

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Verses containing G4236

Page 1 of 1. 9 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 1 Corinthians 4:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

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  2. 2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

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  3. Ephesians 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

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  4. Colossians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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  5. 2 Timothy 2:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

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  6. Titus 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

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  7. James 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

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  8. James 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

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  9. 1 Peter 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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    Source alternate reference: 3.15

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