Gentleness
πραϋπαθίαStrong’s G6073praupathia
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Praupathia is the Greek word usually translated “gentleness”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”
Meaning
Usually translated “gentleness”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- gentleness 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Timothy 1
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
πραϋπαθία praupathia · gentleness
gentleness, meekness Some manuscripts list πραότης (G4236) in place of G6073 at 1Ti.6.11
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “gentleness” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
GEN'TLENESS, noun
[See Gentle.]
Dignity of birth. [Little used.]
- Genteel behavior.
- Softness of manners; mildness of temper; sweetness of disposition; meekness.“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness goodness, faith” Galatians 5:22
- Kindness; benevolence.
- Tenderness; mild treatment.
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.