Praus

prah-ooce'
Parts of Speech Adjective

Praus Definition

  1. mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness
Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we acceptHis dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing orresisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God ratherthan their own strength to defend them against injustice. Thus,meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting theinjuries they inflict, that He is using them to purify His elect, andthat He will deliver His elect in His time. (Is. 41:17, Lu. 18:1-
  • Audio Pronunciation
    Original Language
    prau>paqiva
    Origin
    apparently a primary word
    Strong's Number
    4239
    TDNT Entry
    6:645,929

    KJV Word Usage

    meek
    3
    Total
    3

    KJV Verse Count

    2
    1
    Total
    3
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    Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

    Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Praus". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .