UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: gentleness, meekness, mildness

Semantic entry: 88.59

Semantic domains: Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior

Subdomains: Gentleness, Mildness

Definition: gentleness of attitude and behavior, in contrast with harshness in one’s dealings with others

Notes: In a number of languages ‘gentleness’ is often expressed as a negation of harshness, so that ‘gentleness’ may often by rendered as ‘not being harsh with people,’ but gentleness may also be expressed in some instances in an idiomatic manner, for example, ‘always speaking softly to’ or ‘not raising one’s voice.’