Bible Verses About "What Is Meekness in the Bible"
Meekness in the Bible is not weakness but strength under control — a humble, gentle spirit that trusts God rather than asserting self, modeled supremely by Jesus Christ.
Meekness in the Bible is not weakness but strength under control — a humble, gentle spirit that trusts God rather than asserting self, modeled supremely by Jesus Christ.
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." — Matthew 5:5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Meekness in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
"(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)"
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Philippians 2:5-8 · James 4:6 · 1 Peter 5:6
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Galatians 5:22-23 · James 1:3-4 · 2 Peter 3:9
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 · 1 John 4:8 · John 15:13
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