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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.
Dictionaries-Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology-Humility. Biblical humility is grounded in the character of God. The Father stoops down to help the poor and needy (Psalm 113:4-9; 138:6-7); the incarnate Son exhibits humility from the manger to the cross (Matt 11:29; Acts 8:32-33; Php 2:5-8).