MEE'KNESS, n. Softness of temper mildness gentleness forbearance under injuries and provocations.
1. In an evangelical sense, humility resignation submission to the divine will, without murmuring or peevishness opposed to pride, arrogance and refractoriness. Galatians 5
I beseech you by the meekness of Christ. 1 Corinthians 10
Meekness is a grace which Jesus alone inculcated, and which no ancient philosopher seems to have understood or recommended.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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