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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.

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Entry for 'Meekness'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​m/meekness.html.
 
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