- Original: πραΰ́ς - Transliteration: Praus - Phonetic: prah-ooce' - Definition: 1. mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness. Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept his dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than their own strength to defend them against injustice. Thus, meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict, that he is using them to purify his elect, and that he will deliver his elect in his time. (Isaiah 41:17, Luke 18:1-14) - Origin: apparently a primary word - TDNT entry: 16:45,9 - Part(s) of speech: Adjective - Strong's: Apparently a primary word; mild that is (by implication) humble: - meek. See also G4235 . Total KJV Occurrences: 2 • meek, 2 Mat 21:5; 1 Peter 3:4