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What It Does Not Mean. One way to discover what the word does not mean is to see how it is used in other places in the Bible. For example, in Matt. 11:29 we read,
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. (NASB) Matt. 11:29 The word “gentle” in this verse is PRAUS. You will notice that the word “humble” also appears in this verse. It is translated from a different Greek word. The NASB, NLT, NIV, CEV, and NCV all translate these words the same way as “gentle” and “humble.” This is a clear indication that PRAUS does not mean “humble.”
Colossians 3:12 will now reveal that PRAUS does not mean some other things.
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience . . (NASB) Col. 3:12 The root word of “gentleness” in this verse is PRAUS. This time we discover that PRAUS does not mean compassion, kindness, humility, or patience. What do you think “gentle” means?
If we look at Galatians 5:22-23 we discover that ‘gentle” does not mean love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, or self-control.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (NASB) Gal. 5:22-23 And Titus 3:1-2 reveals that PRAUS does not have the idea of good manners.
I used to think that “gentle” referred to someone who had good manners. He or she was courteous, patient, kind, and caring. But that is not true. |
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