Definition and Meaning:
Gentleness is a quality of character that embodies mildness, tenderness, and a considerate nature. It is often associated with humility, patience, and a spirit of peace. In the biblical context, gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit, reflecting the nature of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

Biblical References:
Gentleness is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as a virtue to be cultivated by believers. In Galatians 5:22-23, it is listed as one of the fruits of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of gentleness in the life of a Christian leader. In 1 Timothy 3:3, he instructs that an overseer must not be violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and free from the love of money. Similarly, in Titus 3:2, believers are encouraged "to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone."

Christ as the Model of Gentleness:
Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of gentleness. In Matthew 11:29, He invites His followers to learn from Him, saying, "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." His approach to sinners, the marginalized, and even His disciples was marked by a gentle spirit, demonstrating compassion and understanding.

Gentleness in Relationships:
Gentleness is crucial in maintaining healthy and loving relationships. Ephesians 4:2 urges believers to "be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." This quality helps in resolving conflicts, fostering unity, and building up the body of Christ.

Gentleness in Witnessing and Correction:
When sharing the gospel or correcting others, gentleness is essential. 1 Peter 3:15 advises believers to defend their faith with gentleness and respect: "But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that you have. But respond with gentleness and respect." Similarly, Galatians 6:1 instructs those who are spiritual to restore a person caught in sin with a spirit of gentleness.

The Power of Gentleness:
Though often perceived as weakness, gentleness is a powerful force. Proverbs 15:1 states, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Gentleness can diffuse tension, promote healing, and reflect the love of Christ to a watching world.

Cultivating Gentleness:
Believers are called to actively pursue gentleness as part of their spiritual growth. Colossians 3:12 encourages Christians to "clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." This involves a conscious effort to allow the Holy Spirit to transform one's heart and actions, aligning them with the character of Christ.(n.) The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness.GENTLENESS

jen'-t'-l-nes (`anah; epieikeia, chrestotes): In 2 Samuel 22:36 `anah, "to bend low," "to condescend," is translated "gentleness," "Thy gentleness hath made me great," the Revised Version, margin "or condescension"; so also Psalm 18:35, where the word is `anwah "humility," "gentleness," or "condescension." In the New Testament epieikeia ("fairness," "moderation," in Acts 24:4 translated "clemency") is in 2 Corinthians 10:1 translated "gentleness," "the meekness and gentleness of Christ" (2 Maccabees 2:22 "favour," the Revised Version (British and American) "forbearance"); chrestotes, "kindness," "usefulness," is translated "gentleness" in Galatians 5:22 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "kindness"; chrestos is the word translated "kind" (to the unthankful and evil, Luke 6:35), and chrestotes seems to carry in it a similar idea of active kindness.

Gentle occurs in the Old Testament only in the Revised Version (British and American) of Jeremiah 11:19, "I was like a gentle lamb" (kebhes). In the New Testament it is the translation of epios, "mild," "gentle" (1 Thessalonians 2:7 2 Timothy 2:24), and of epieikes, "fitting" "proper," etc. (1 Timothy 3:3 the Revised Version (British and American); Titus 3:2 James 3:17 1 Peter 2:18); also, with article, Philippians 4:5 (the King James Version "moderation," the Revised Version (British and American) "forbearance"). In 2 Maccabees 15:12 Onias is said (the King James Version) to be "gentle (praos) in condition," the Revised Version (British and American) "in manner."

W. L. Walker

1932. epieikeia -- fairness, gentleness
... fairness, gentleness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: epieikeia
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-i'-ki-ah) Short Definition: considerateness ...
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4240. prautes -- gentleness
... gentleness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: prautes Phonetic Spelling:
(prah-oo'-tace) Short Definition: mildness, gentleness Definition ...
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4236. praotes -- meekness.
... meekness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: praotes Phonetic Spelling:
(prah-ot'-ace) Short Definition: mildness, gentleness Definition: mildness ...
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5544. chrestotes -- goodness, excellence, uprightness
... chrestotes Phonetic Spelling: (khray-stot'-ace) Short Definition: goodness, benignity,
kindness Definition: goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. ...
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4239a. praupathia -- meekness
... meekness. Transliteration: praupathia Short Definition: gentleness. Word Origin
from praus and pascho Definition meekness NASB Word Usage gentleness (1). ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... boast" (). Gal 5:22,23: " 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,.
patience, kindness, goodness, (4102), 23 gentleness,. self ...
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6037. anvah -- gentleness, meekness
... 6036, 6037. anvah. 6038 . gentleness, meekness. Transliteration: anvah Phonetic
Spelling: (an-vaw') Short Definition: gentleness. ... gentleness, meekness ...
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328. at -- gentleness
... 327, 328. at. 329 . gentleness. Transliteration: at Phonetic Spelling:
(at) Short Definition: gently. Word Origin from an unused ...
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6038. anavah -- humility
... Word Origin from anah Definition humility NASB Word Usage gentleness (1), help
(1), humility (4), meekness (1). gentleness, humility, meekness. ...
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6031. anah -- to be bowed down or afflicted
... as follows) -- abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for anah), chasten
self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self ...
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Gentleness.
... GENTLENESS. Fruit-bearing trees are used in the Scriptures to represent the race
of mankind. ... Gentleness is one of the fruits of the Spirit (Gal.5: 22). ...
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Gentleness Succeeding Strength
... THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS GENTLENESS SUCCEEDING STRENGTH. 'He ... indeed! But Elisha's
gentleness is to be noted. He let them have their own way. ...
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Thirteenth Day. Gentleness in Rebuke.
... Thirteenth Day. GENTLENESS IN REBUKE. "Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou
me?""John, xxi.15. No word here of the erring disciple's ...
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That Gentleness must be Added to Severity, as is Shown in the Case ...
... That gentleness must be added to severity, as is shown in the case of St.? That
gentleness must be added to severity, as is shown in the case of St. ...
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August 2. "Thy Gentleness Hath Made Me Great" (Ps. xviii. 35).
... AUGUST 2. "Thy gentleness hath made me great" (Ps. xviii. 35). "Thy
gentleness hath made me great" (Psalm 18:35). The blessed ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /august 2 thy gentleness hath.htm

May 1. "The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness" (Gal. v. 22).
... MAY 1. "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness" (Gal. v. 22). "The fruit
of the Spirit is gentleness" (Galatians 5:22). Nature's ...
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St. Ambrose Writes in Praise of Gentleness, Pointing Out How ...
... Two Books Concerning Repentance. Book I. Chapter I. St. Ambrose writes in praise
of gentleness, pointing out how needful that grace is for? St. ...
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Letter iv. To the Same, on his Wisdom and Gentleness. ...
... The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Letter IV. To the Same, on His Wisdom
and Gentleness.? To the Same, on His Wisdom and Gentleness. ...
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What the Ruler's Discrimination Should be Between Correction and ...
... OF GREGORY THE GREAT BISHOP OF ROME, Chapter X. What the ruler's discrimination
should be between correction and connivance, between fervour and gentleness. ...
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2 Cor. x. 1, 2
... Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in
your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward ...
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Gentleness (17 Occurrences)
... softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
GENTLENESS. jen'-t'-l-nes (`anah; epieikeia, chrestotes ...
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Gentle (48 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Corinthians 4:21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in
love and a spirit of gentleness? ... Galatians 5:23 gentleness, and self-control. ...
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Moderately (1 Occurrence)
... The Lord is at hand," the Revised Version (British and American) "forbearance,"
margin "or gentleness"; compare 2 Corinthians 10:1. The proper meaning of this ...
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Meekness (14 Occurrences)
... face of opposition (Numbers 12:3; compare 2 Corinthians 12:1-6). Meekness is ascribed
even to Yahweh Himself (2 Samuel 22:36, "Thy gentleness (`anawah) hath ...
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Offence (27 Occurrences)
... (Ecclesiastes 10:4, "Yielding pacifleth great offenses," the American Standard Revised
Version "Gentleness (the English Revised Version "yielding") allayeth ...
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Offend (24 Occurrences)
... (Ecclesiastes 10:4, "Yielding pacifleth great offenses," the American Standard Revised
Version "Gentleness (the English Revised Version "yielding") allayeth ...
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Condescending (3 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Samuel 22:36 And thou didst give me the shield of thy salvation,
And thy condescending gentleness hath made me great. (DBY). ...
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Clemency (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Disposition to forgive an offender; mercy;
mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness. 2. (n.) Mildness ...
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Condescension (2 Occurrences)
... Condescension (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 22:36 Thou hast also given me the shield
of thy salvation; And thy gentleness hath made me great. (See JPS). ...
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Stoop (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 22:36 You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness
has made me great. (See NIV). ... Your gentleness has made me great. (See NIV). ...
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