Refiner Word Study prautes (G4240)
G4240  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
πραύτης
prautes
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"also spelled πραότης, ητος, ἡ, meekness, mildness, forbearance, 1 Pet. 3:15; gentleness, kindness, Jas. 1:21; 3:13; Gal. 5:23"

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Definition and meaning

What does prautes mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G4240
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

also spelled πραότης, ητος, ἡ, meekness, mildness, forbearance, 1 Pet. 3:15; gentleness, kindness, Jas. 1:21; 3:13; Gal. 5:23

In the original Greek the word is written: πραύτης

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with prautes

These are the most notable occurrences of prautes (G4240) across the King James Bible.

James 1:21

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

1 Peter 3:15

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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about prautes

What does prautes mean in Greek?

Strong's G4240 (prautes) is a Greek word that means: also spelled πραότης, ητος, ἡ, meekness, mildness, forbearance, 1 Pet. 3:15; gentleness, kindness, Jas. 1:21; 3:13; Gal. 5:23 It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does prautes appear in the Bible?

The word prautes (G4240) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4240?

Strong's G4240 is prautes, a Greek word defined as: also spelled πραότης, ητος, ἡ, meekness, mildness, forbearance, 1 Pet. 3:15; gentleness, kindness, Jas. 1:21; 3:13; Gal. 5:23. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is prautes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

prautes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.