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By: Steve Shirley. A: The usual definition of meekness in the Bible is strength under control.. The world defines strong people as those who are assertive, take charge, proud, self-sufficient, self-reliant, and independent. A meek person is the opposite of these things, therefore, many people associate meekness with weakness.
1 The meaning of the word meek has, however, been changed in current English and suggests a person who is weak and indecisive, which is opposite to the meaning of praus. 2  Overall, the general meaning of the phrase is such: Those who have much power and are self-confident with humility, will inherit the earth. Originally the word meek comes from the Greek word Praus which mean gentle strength. 2  Jesus was meek as he was the God of the Universe and was able to do anything, but he was humble about it.