Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Meekness

A calm temper of mind, not easily provoked (Jas. 3:13). Peculiar promises are made to the meek (Mt. 5:5; Isa. 66:2). The cultivation of this spirit is enjoined (Col. 3:12; 1 Tim. 6:11; Zeph. 2:3), and is exemplified in Christ (Mt. 11:29), Abraham (Gen. 13, 16:5, 6) Moses (Num. 12:3), David (Zech. 12:8; 2 Sam. 16:10, 12), and Paul (1 Cor. 9:19).