πραΰτητι
praÿtēs
gentleness
Quality of gentleness; a disposition or state characterized by gentleness, mildness, and even-tempered restraint. In certain contexts, denotes the capacity to endure provocation without aggression or to yield one’s rights for the sake of harmony. Sometimes extends to an attitude of consideration toward others, particularly where one’s own strength or personal prerogatives are subordinated for the common good.
2 Timothy 2:25 · Word #2
Lexicon G4240
| Lemma | πραΰτης |
| Transliteration | praÿtēs |
| Strong's | G4240 |
| Definition | Quality of gentleness; a disposition or state characterized by gentleness, mildness, and even-tempered restraint. In certain contexts, denotes the capacity to endure provocation without aggression or to yield one’s rights for the sake of harmony. Sometimes extends to an attitude of consideration toward others, particularly where one’s own strength or personal prerogatives are subordinated for the common good. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | gentleness |
| Literal | gentleness |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πραΰτης |
| Strong's | G4240 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4240-03
with gentleness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, dative; abstract noun formed from πραΰς with -της suffix, indicating the quality or state of being gentle. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun πραΰτης denotes the quality or state of gentle, mild restraint. The dative singular form πραΰτητι is rendered instrumentally as "with gentleness," preserving both the abstract quality and the dative case function. |
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