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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.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Gentleness is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as a virtue to be cultivated by believers. In <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>, 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." <br><br>The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of gentleness in the life of a Christian leader. In <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a>, he instructs that an overseer must not be violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and free from the love of money. Similarly, in <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a>, believers are encouraged "to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone." <br><br><b>Christ as the Model of Gentleness:</b> <br>Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of gentleness. In <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>, 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.<br><br><b>Gentleness in Relationships:</b> <br>Gentleness is crucial in maintaining healthy and loving relationships. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a> 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.<br><br><b>Gentleness in Witnessing and Correction:</b> <br>When sharing the gospel or correcting others, gentleness is essential. <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a> 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, <a href="/galatians/6.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> instructs those who are spiritual to restore a person caught in sin with a spirit of gentleness.<br><br><b>The Power of Gentleness:</b> <br>Though often perceived as weakness, gentleness is a powerful force. <a href="/proverbs/15.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> 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.<br><br><b>Cultivating Gentleness:</b> <br>Believers are called to actively pursue gentleness as part of their spiritual growth. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a> 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.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">GENTLENESS</span><p>jen'-t'-l-nes (`anah; epieikeia, chrestotes): In <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">2 Samuel 22:36</a> `anah, "to bend low," "to condescend," is translated "gentleness," "Thy gentleness hath made me great," the Revised Version, margin "or condescension"; so also <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalm 18:35</a>, where the word is `anwah "humility," "gentleness," or "condescension." In the New Testament epieikeia ("fairness," "moderation," in <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Acts 24:4</a> translated "clemency") is in <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">2 Corinthians 10:1</a> 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 <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a> the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "kindness"; chrestos is the word translated "kind" (to the unthankful and evil, <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35</a>), and chrestotes seems to carry in it a similar idea of active kindness.<br><br>Gentle occurs in the Old Testament only in the Revised Version (British and American) of <a href="/jeremiah/11-19.htm">Jeremiah 11:19</a>, "I was like a gentle lamb" (kebhes). In the New Testament it is the translation of epios, "mild," "gentle" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:7</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a>), and of epieikes, "fitting" "proper," etc. (<a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a> the Revised Version (British and American); <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18</a>); also, with article, <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> (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."<br><br>W. L. Walker<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1932.htm"><span class="l">1932. epieikeia -- fairness, <b>gentleness</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> fairness, <b>gentleness</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: epieikeia<br> Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-i'-ki-ah) Short Definition: considerateness <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1932.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4240.htm"><span class="l">4240. prautes -- <b>gentleness</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>gentleness</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: prautes Phonetic Spelling:<br> (prah-oo'-tace) Short Definition: mildness, <b>gentleness</b> Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4240.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4236.htm"><span class="l">4236. praotes -- meekness.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> meekness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: praotes Phonetic Spelling:<br> (prah-ot'-ace) Short Definition: mildness, <b>gentleness</b> Definition: mildness <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4236.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5544.htm"><span class="l">5544. chrestotes -- goodness, excellence, uprightness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> chrestotes Phonetic Spelling: (khray-stot'-ace) Short Definition: goodness, benignity,<br> kindness Definition: goodness, uprightness, kindness, <b>gentleness</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5544.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4239a.htm"><span class="l">4239a. praupathia -- meekness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> meekness. Transliteration: praupathia Short Definition: <b>gentleness</b>. Word Origin<br> from praus and pascho Definition meekness NASB Word Usage <b>gentleness</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4239a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p><a href="/greek/4102.htm"><span class="l">4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> boast" (). Gal 5:22,23: " 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,.<br> patience, kindness, goodness, (4102), 23 <b>gentleness</b>,. self <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 18k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6037.htm"><span class="l">6037. anvah -- <b>gentleness</b>, meekness</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6036, 6037. anvah. 6038 . <b>gentleness</b>, meekness. Transliteration: anvah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (an-vaw') Short Definition: <b>gentleness</b>. <b>...</b> <b>gentleness</b>, meekness <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6037.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/328.htm"><span class="l">328. at -- <b>gentleness</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 327, 328. at. 329 . <b>gentleness</b>. Transliteration: at Phonetic Spelling:<br> (at) Short Definition: gently. Word Origin from an unused <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/328.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6038.htm"><span class="l">6038. anavah -- humility</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from anah Definition humility NASB Word Usage <b>gentleness</b> (1), help<br> (1), humility (4), meekness (1). <b>gentleness</b>, humility, meekness. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6038.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm"><span class="l">6031. anah -- to be bowed down or afflicted</span></a><br><b>...</b> as follows) -- abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for anah), chasten<br> self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, <b>gentleness</b>, humble (self <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6031.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/orr/how_to_live_a_holy_life/gentleness.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gentleness</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>GENTLENESS</b>. Fruit-bearing trees are used in the Scriptures to represent the race<br> of mankind. <b>...</b> <b>Gentleness</b> is one of the fruits of the Spirit (Gal.5: 22). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/gentleness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/gentleness_succeeding_strength.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gentleness</b> Succeeding Strength</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS <b>GENTLENESS</b> SUCCEEDING STRENGTH. 'He <b>...</b> indeed! But Elisha's<br> <b>gentleness</b> is to be noted. He let them have their own way. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/gentleness succeeding strength.htm</font><p><a href="/library/macduff/the_mind_of_jesus/thirteenth_day_gentleness_in_rebuke.htm"><span class="l">Thirteenth Day. <b>Gentleness</b> in Rebuke.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thirteenth Day. <b>GENTLENESS</b> IN REBUKE. "Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou<br> me?""John, xxi.15. No word here of the erring disciple's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../macduff/the mind of jesus/thirteenth day gentleness in rebuke.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xvii_that_gentleness_must.htm"><span class="l">That <b>Gentleness</b> must be Added to Severity, as is Shown in the Case <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> That <b>gentleness</b> must be added to severity, as is shown in the case of St.? That<br> <b>gentleness</b> must be added to severity, as is shown in the case of St. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xvii that gentleness must.htm</font><p><a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/august_2_thy_gentleness_hath.htm"><span class="l">August 2. "Thy <b>Gentleness</b> Hath Made Me Great" (Ps. xviii. 35).</span></a> <br><b>...</b> AUGUST 2. "Thy <b>gentleness</b> hath made me great" (Ps. xviii. 35). "Thy<br> <b>gentleness</b> hath made me great" (Psalm 18:35). The blessed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /august 2 thy gentleness hath.htm</font><p><a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/may_1_the_fruit_of.htm"><span class="l">May 1. "The Fruit of the Spirit is <b>Gentleness</b>" (Gal. v. 22).</span></a> <br><b>...</b> MAY 1. "The fruit of the Spirit is <b>gentleness</b>" (Gal. v. 22). "The fruit<br> of the Spirit is <b>gentleness</b>" (Galatians 5:22). Nature's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /may 1 the fruit of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_i_st_ambrose_writes.htm"><span class="l">St. Ambrose Writes in Praise of <b>Gentleness</b>, Pointing Out How <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Two Books Concerning Repentance. Book I. Chapter I. St. Ambrose writes in praise<br> of <b>gentleness</b>, pointing out how needful that grace is for? St. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter i st ambrose writes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/letter_iv_to_the_same.htm"><span class="l">Letter iv. To the Same, on his Wisdom and <b>Gentleness</b>. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Letter IV. To the Same, on His Wisdom<br> and <b>Gentleness</b>.? To the Same, on His Wisdom and <b>Gentleness</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /letter iv to the same.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_x_what_the_rulers.htm"><span class="l">What the Ruler's Discrimination Should be Between Correction and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF GREGORY THE GREAT BISHOP OF ROME, Chapter X. What the ruler's discrimination<br> should be between correction and connivance, between fervour and <b>gentleness</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter x what the rulers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_epistles_of_paul_to_the_corinthians/homily_xxi_2_cor_x.htm"><span class="l">2 Cor. x. 1, 2</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and <b>gentleness</b> of Christ, I who in<br> your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxi 2 cor x.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gentleness.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gentleness</b> (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.<br><b>GENTLENESS</b>. jen'-t'-l-nes (`anah; epieikeia, chrestotes <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gentleness.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gentle.htm"><span class="l">Gentle (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). 1 Corinthians 4:21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in<br> love and a spirit of <b>gentleness</b>? <b>...</b> Galatians 5:23 <b>gentleness</b>, and self-control. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gentle.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/moderately.htm"><span class="l">Moderately (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The Lord is at hand," the Revised Version (British and American) "forbearance,"<br> margin "or <b>gentleness</b>"; compare 2 Corinthians 10:1. The proper meaning of this <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/moderately.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/meekness.htm"><span class="l">Meekness (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> face of opposition (Numbers 12:3; compare 2 Corinthians 12:1-6). Meekness is ascribed<br> even to Yahweh Himself (2 Samuel 22:36, "Thy <b>gentleness</b> (`anawah) hath <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/meekness.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/offence.htm"><span class="l">Offence (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (Ecclesiastes 10:4, "Yielding pacifleth great offenses," the American Standard Revised<br> Version "<b>Gentleness</b> (the English Revised Version "yielding") allayeth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/offence.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/offend.htm"><span class="l">Offend (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (Ecclesiastes 10:4, "Yielding pacifleth great offenses," the American Standard Revised<br> Version "<b>Gentleness</b> (the English Revised Version "yielding") allayeth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/offend.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/condescending.htm"><span class="l">Condescending (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). 2 Samuel 22:36 And thou didst give me the shield of thy salvation,<br> And thy condescending <b>gentleness</b> hath made me great. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/condescending.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/clemency.htm"><span class="l">Clemency (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Disposition to forgive an offender; mercy;<br> mildness of temper; <b>gentleness</b>; tenderness. 2. (n.) Mildness <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/clemency.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/condescension.htm"><span class="l">Condescension (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Condescension (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 22:36 Thou hast also given me the shield<br> of thy salvation; And thy <b>gentleness</b> hath made me great. (See JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/condescension.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stoop.htm"><span class="l">Stoop (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 22:36 You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your <b>gentleness</b><br> has made me great. (See NIV). <b>...</b> Your <b>gentleness</b> has made me great. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stoop.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fruit-Holy-Spirit-gentleness.html">The Fruit of the Holy Spirit What is gentleness? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/blessed-are-the-meek.html">What does “blessed are the meek” mean? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-an-apologist.html">What is an apologist? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/gentleness.htm">Gentleness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Gentleness (17 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Acts 24:4</a></span><br />and that I may not be further tedious to thee, I pray thee to hear us concisely in thy <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span>;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a></span><br />What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span>?<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">2 Corinthians 10:1</a></span><br />Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span>, goodness, faith,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Galatians 5:23</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">gentleness</span>, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span>; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a></span><br />With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a></span><br />Let your <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. <br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a></span><br />But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25</a></span><br />in <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> of wisdom. <br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">2 Samuel 22:36</a></span><br />You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> has made me great. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalms 18:35</a></span><br />You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> has made me great. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">Proverbs 15:4</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Gentleness</span> of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit. <br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:4</a></span><br />If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for <span class="boldtext">gentleness</span> lays great offenses to rest.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/gentleness.htm">Gentleness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/gentleness_of_christ.htm">Gentleness of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/gentleness_of_god.htm">Gentleness of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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