What Meekness Really Means | Strength Under Control, Not Weakness

Galatians 5:23 names meekness as fruit of the Spirit. The Greek word is praótēs (πραότης, G4236)—not weakness or passivity, but controlled strength. Ancient writers used the word for a wild stallion brought under the bridle. The horse did not lose its power; its power gained direction. Galatians places meekness beside temperance, or self-control, because biblical meekness is active mastery: strength that refuses to become another person’s weapon. In this study: Praótēs is controlled strength, not weakness The tamed stallion keeps its strength but yields its direction Meekness stands between explosive anger and spineless apathy Galatians pairs meekness with temperance for a reason Provocation reveals who is holding the reins Today’s original song: “Lions on a Leash” Try Bible Verses Meaning: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-v... Full study: https://bibleversesmeaning.com/bible-... Archive: https://bibleversesmeaning.com/bible-... #BibleStudy #GreekWordStudy #Galatians5 #Praotes #Meekness #BibleVersesMeaning