It translates to a concept not in the English language in a single word.
Let me paint you a picture.
Imagine the lion in the picture above - eating his meal patiently; as 20 hyenas circle him. He remains composed and able. Yet does not resort to violence, yet is capable of it. Tolerant yet battle ready. Able to follow commands of a general also, and not shoot or engage in violence unnecessarily.
It litterally translates to the “calm before the storm” in a personified manner.
It translates to temperance and control of the strong.
Meek does not mean just passive. It means battleready and keeping your sword sheathed. It translates to tolerance.
The Greek is not simply words. It is personified images.
It doesn’t translate to strong.
It translates to a concept not in the English language in a single word.
Let me paint you a picture.
Imagine the lion in the picture above - eating his meal patiently; as 20 hyenas circle him. He remains composed and able. Yet does not resort to violence, yet is capable of it. Tolerant yet battle ready. Able to follow commands of a general also, and not shoot or engage in violence unnecessarily.
It litterally translates to the “calm before the storm” in a personified manner.
It translates to temperance and control of the strong.
Meek does not mean just passive. It means battleready and keeping your sword sheathed. It translates to tolerance.
The Greek is not simply words. It is personified images.