v. Kindness, Humility
Ecc 10:4 because the m will cause great offenses to cease
Zep 2:3 seek justice, seek me; maybe you will be
1Co 4:21 with a rod, or with love and spirit of m?
2Co 10:1 I Paul beseech you by the m.. Christ
Gal 5:23m, temperance; against such things there is no
6:1
(Heb., †™anawah, suffering; Gr., praütes). The meek (oppressed) are assured of divine help and ultimate victory (Psa 22:26; Psa 25:9; Psa 37:11). Jesus was sent to minister to them (Psa 45:4; Isa 11:4; Isa 29:19; Zep 2:3). Meekness is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:23) and a characteristic of Jesus (Mat 11:29; 2Co 10:1).
Believers are required to be meek and show a spirit of humility toward one another (Eph 4:2; Col 3:12; Tit 3:2) and toward unbelievers (1Pe 3:15). A teacher was to be meek (2Ti 2:25). Meekness is a mark of true discipleship and does not imply that one is weak or wavering.
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
(gentle, gentle treatment).
– When Jesus invited us to imitate him, he did not tell us “learn from me to perform miracles”, but rather “learn from me to be meek and humble”, Mat 11:29, Mat 21:5, Jua 8:50.
– The “meek” will possess the earth, this earth! Not the living or the mighty, Mat 5:5.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
http://bible.com/dictionary/
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
The virtue of the one who is gentle and takes a long time to get angry. God is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in mercy and truth” (Ps 86:15). But God is never said to be meek. The Hebrew term anaw, equivalent to meek, has to do with the sense of a humility that arose after a process of affliction (“Moses was very meek, more than all the men who were on earth† ). The virtue of m. it is praised throughout Scripture as something to be sought after. God will save “all the meek of the earth” (Ps 76:9).
The Lord Jesus said: “Learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matt 11:29). The m. and humility always go together (Eph 4:2; Col 3:12). The m. (Gr. prautes) is one of the aspects of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:23). Believers who have some wisdom must show “by good conduct their deeds become wise” (Jas 3:13). The pastor “should not be contentious” but “kind to all, able to teach, long-suffering; that with me correct those who oppose† (2Ti 2:24-25; Tit 3:2).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
vet, It is that peaceful and humble serenity of spirit, by virtue of which man does not allow himself to be easily snatched from anger due to the faults or the anger of others (Prov. 16:32; Jas. 3:7, 8, 13). God indwells a spirit of that lineage and grants it special blessings (Is. 57:15; 66:2; Mt. 5:5). Meekness is a Christian grace (1 Tim. 6:11), acquired even by many naturally fiery spirits, such as Moses (Ex. 2:12; Num. 12:3) and Paul (Acts 26:10, 11; 1 Cor. 9:19), and must be acquired by all who want to be like Christ. It is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:23; 6:1), of love (1 Cor. 4:21), and of divine goodness (Col. 3:12).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Christian virtue frequently recommended in the Gospel. “Blessed are the rulers of the heart, for they will see God” (Mt. 5.5.). The 16 times the term “meekness” (“prays”, in Greek) is used as an expression of sweetness, benevolence or softness. Jesus himself proposes as a model “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” (Mt. 11.29). That is why meekness is a sign of peace, strength and serenity.
Pedro Chico González, Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy, Editorial Bruño, Lima, Peru 2006
Source: Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy
Personal attitude, and in coexistence, of gentleness, of sweetness. Jesus presents himself as an example of meekness (Mt 11,29; 21,5) and proclaims blessed the meek (Mt 5,5). ->; mercy.
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FERNANDEZ RAMOS, Felipe (Dir.), Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth, Editorial Monte Carmelo, Burbos, 2001
Source: Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth
We wonder what this attitude consists of that the New Testament tells us about so insistently and that seems to us, at first sight, so unpopular, so out of date. Perhaps it is more familiar to us in its version of nonviolence. There is a modern translation of the Matthew passage that gives us this version: “Blessed are those who are not violent because God gives them the promised land.” On the other hand, in its meaning of “softness” or “meekness”, this word has little acceptance in our times, and is often confused with weakness, an easy condescension, therefore, a solely negative or passive virtue, not suitable for the moral combat of man in a hard and difficult society like ours. It can even be confused with the jovial, peaceful character, with the ataraxia, the imperturbability of the one who always knows how to control himself, perhaps by calculation, by diplomacy. On the contrary, the meekness of Christ —and that of the saints— is respect, the truth of the human attitude before the sphere of the spirit; it is the ability to distinguish the world of matter —where force acts— from the world of spirit —where persuasion and truth are manifested—. Meekness is the ability to recognize that in personal relationships —those that constitute the properly human level of existence— coercion or arrogance do not work, that persuasion, the warmth of love, is more effective. Meekness is the ability to believe in the transforming power of friendship. Therefore, the meek man according to the gospel is one who, despite the ardor of his feelings, is ductile and flexible, is not possessive; he is internally free, always extremely respectful of the mystery of freedom, imitating God in this, who does everything with exquisite respect for man, whom he moves to obedience and love, without ever forcing him.
Carlo María Martini, Spiritual Dictionary, PPC, Madrid, 1997
Source: Spiritual Dictionary
Mildness of character free of haughtiness or vanity. Mental predisposition that allows one to suffer with patience the offenses that are received without irritation, resentment or spirit of revenge. Meekness is closely linked with other virtues, such as humility and kindness, from which it is rarely separated. (See MILDNESS; HUMILITY.) The Hebrew word translated “meek” (`a·náw) comes from the root `a·náh, meaning “to afflict; humiliate† .
In the Bible, meekness stands out as a mental attitude that one has, in the first place, towards God, and then, towards one’s neighbor. For example, it is written: “The meek ones will certainly increase their rejoicing in Jehovah himself.” (Isa 29:19) Meek people are teachable—Jehovah † œwill teach the meek his way † (Ps 25:9)—and are willing to endure discipline from God, even if it is burdensome for the time being. (Heb 12:4-11) Meekness causes people to wait on Jehovah for wrongdoing instead of becoming angry. (Ps 37:8-11) They are not disappointed, for the one whom Jehovah appointed to do so, the “twig of the stump of Jesse,” will justly reprove “in favor of the meek ones of the earth.” (Isaiah 11:1-4.)
Moses. Moses was just that kind of man, “he was by far the meekest of all men that were upon the surface of the ground,” accepting criticism without resentment. (Nu 12: 3) This comment about his meekness was made when Miriam and Aaron murmured against him. In reality, it was an unwarranted complaint against Jehovah, a complaint that He quickly noticed and censured. (Nu 12:1-15.)
Some commentators say that in speaking of his own meekness, Moses was unjustifiably praising himself. Others claim that this statement was added later, and some critics present it as proof that Moses did not write the Pentateuch. However, Cook’s Commentary says in this regard: “If we bear in mind in our examination that Moses did not utter them of his own accord, but under the guidance of the Holy Spirit who was upon him (cf. XI. 17), we shall see that they show of a certain †˜objectivity†™, a quality that testifies both to its authenticity and its inspiration. In these words, as in the passages where Moses keeps a no less clear record of his own faults (cf. XX. 12 ss.; Ex. IV. 24 ss.; Deut. I. 37), the simplicity of the one who bears witness to himself, but not for himself (cf. S. Mat. XI. 28, 29). These words are inserted to explain why Moses did nothing to vindicate himself and why the Lord intervened so promptly† .
Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ showed meekness by enduring all kinds of insults without a word of complaint, even allowing himself to be slaughtered like a lamb without even protesting. (Phil 2: 5-8; Heb 12: 2; Ac 8: 32-35; Isa 53: 7) Although he was older than Moses, he was like Moses an example of meekness or mildness of temper. (Mt 11:28, 29, JB, NC, NM, NTI, AV) As foretold in Isaiah 61:1, he was anointed with the spirit of Jehovah † œto preach glad tidings to the meek †. After reading this prophecy in the synagogue of Nazareth, the town where he grew up, Jesus said: “Today this scripture that you just heard is fulfilled.” (Lu 4: 16-21) By sending his beloved Son to teach the meek of salvation, God was making them the object of a very special favor. (Ps 149:4; Pro 3:34)
Bring benefits. The invitation of the prophet Zephaniah is still extended to the meek ones of the Earth: “Seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, those who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek justice, seek meekness. It will probably be hidden from them in the day of Jehovah’s anger† . (Zeph 2:3, footnote) In addition to this, there are also other wonderful promises of life and peace for such people. For example: “The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” (Ps 37:11) In both a literal and spiritual sense, “the meek ones will eat and be satisfied.” (Ps 22:26)
Thus, in contrast to the wicked, who lead the meek astray and seek their ruin (Amos 2:7; 8:4), Jehovah listens to their sincere desires and answers their prayers; his hope in Jehovah is not disappointed. (Ps 10:17; 9:18) No wonder the proverb says: “It is better to be lowly in spirit with the meek than to divide the spoil with those who exalt themselves.” (Proverbs 16:19.)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
“Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart” (Mt 11:29). Jesus, who speaks like this, is the supreme revelation of God’s meekness (Mt 12,18ff); he is the source of ours when he proclaims: “Blessed are the meek” (Mt 5:4).
1. The meekness of God. The OT sings of the immense and merciful goodness of God (Ps 31,20; 86,5), manifested in his government of the universe (Wis 8,1; 15,1), and invites us to…