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Gentleness in the Bible
The word gentleness appears 4 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Gentleness is strength under control, a tender firmness. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.
What gentleness means in the Bible
Gentleness is strength under control, a tender firmness.
Where the word gentleness appears
Here is every passage where the word gentleness appears, in the words of the King James Bible:
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.”2 Samuel 22:36
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.”Psalms 18:35
“Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:”2 Corinthians 10:1
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Galatians 5:22
Gentleness and the Lord Jesus
Jesus is meek and lowly in heart, and by the gentleness of Christ Paul appealed to the churches.
Questions people ask
How many times does the word gentleness appear in the Bible?
The word gentleness appears 4 times in the King James Version of the Bible. That number counts the exact word, in its King James spelling, wherever it occurs.
What does gentleness mean in the Bible?
Gentleness is strength under control, a tender firmness.
How does gentleness point to Jesus?
Jesus is meek and lowly in heart, and by the gentleness of Christ Paul appealed to the churches.