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meekness

Meaning of “meekness”

Mildness of disposition or manner; a gentle, non-contentious spirit.

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14 occurrences14 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 45:4

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1 Peter 3:15
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But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 3:15 · retained source text

But sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, & be ready alwayes to giue an answere to euery man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenesse and feare:

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Complete reference index — all 14 verses
Psalms 45:4Zephaniah 2:31 Corinthians 4:212 Corinthians 10:1Galatians 5:23Galatians 6:1Ephesians 4:2Colossians 3:121 Timothy 6:112 Timothy 2:25Titus 3:2James 1:21James 3:131 Peter 3:15

Where “meekness” appears

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Psalms1 occurrence
1 verseZephaniah1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseGalatians2 occurrences
2 versesEphesians1 occurrence
1 verseColossians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse2 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verseTitus1 occurrence
1 verseJames2 occurrences
2 verses1 Peter1 occurrence
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