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Hi, Friends!

You’ve listened to a variety of self-proclaimed experts who insist that meekness equals weakness.

But you know the meek shall inherit the earth — and any sign of weakness will cause the downfall of this promise.

Confused? I get it. 

What does it mean to embody Femmine meekness?

Explore in this post why being meek does not equate to being weak. Because every girl in Christ should know that meekness is an embodiment of feminine strength.

Super Awesome Side Note: Before we start, understand we will not claim contested truths. And we will refrain from falling into the trap of “teaching man-made ideas as commands from the Creator.”

Out of respect for believers, we will simply acknowledge the multiplicity of views on this subject (the keyword is “acknowledge” and not agree). That said, this is a non-exhaustive list. So use this list to do further research.

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*Disclaimer: These tips could be helpful. Especially, if you are already a believer in Christ. Also, always do further research. The sources for this or any post do not equal a full endorsement of any ministry or evangelist’s personal views by Awayion.com.***

TL: DR A quick post glance:

1. Meekness is… ?
   
2. Deborah
3. Queen Esther

Sound juicy? Okay, Ladies. Let’s start.

1. Meekness is… ?

For starters, an ancient definition of “meek” — is justice that is dispensed with precision. The ancients understood it in context as the knowledge of the ideal moment to unsheathe their swords and achieve justice. Or “knowing the proper time to draw your sword to deliver justice.“ Which places a different light upon knowing, “the meek shall inherit the earth.”

That said, the modern definition of “meekness” according to Dictionary.com is to be gentle, kind, and compliant, even when provoked by others.

Now, if you examine the two above definitions of meekness, it is understandable why most modern women struggle with the true meaning of meekness. But if you are an avid reader of The Living Word, you have discovered the biblical meaning of meekness, radiating from the words of wise and inspiring women.

Let’s see the quiet confidence of a few meek women.

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2. Deborah

Our first meek woman was a prophetess of our Creator (the God of the Israelites), and her words of justice echoed across the land. She was the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in The Living Word.

Scholars contend the phrase, “a woman of Lappidot”, as translated from biblical Hebrew, denotes her marital status as the wife of Lappidot, or “Lapidoth” as listed in many translations. The meaning of “lappid” translates as “torch” or “lightning”, thus the phrase, “woman of Lappidot” could reference Deborah as a “fiery woman.”

Now, did you read about meekness being “fiery” in the modern Dictionary.com definition? Hmm?

Deborah, an Israelite prophetess from Ephraim, made it clear to Barak, a general from Kedesh in Naphtali, that God had commanded him to lead a battle against Jabin, the King of Canaan, and his powerful commander Sisera. Hearing those words, fear filled Barak with hesitation, and he couldn’t bring himself to execute the orders.

That being said, Deborah declared a woman would get the glory instead of Barak. At that, she made a bold, fiery statement that challenged the social norms of women in antiquity. So, Deborah’s strength and willingness to accept life’s circumstances aligned with the ancient definition of meekness. Fancy, eh?

Research ❤ Judges 4

3. Queen Esther

Our next meek lady is Queen Esther of the ancient Persian Empire. This well-known beauty smelled the fear in the air as she encountered a life or death scenario. When she approached the king of Persia, her husband, the air was thick with the tension of the situation, as she knew that her plea for mercy of the Hebrew people could cause her own death. Esther was willing to brave death with meekness and persuasion, rather than any sort of manipulation, to secure the safety of her people.

Esther used her charm and captivating beauty to persuade her husband, the Persian king, as she spoke these words.

“If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life — this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request…”

Esther presented her petition to the King, aware that her words could be her death sentence or the salvation of her people. What an audacious feat this woman accomplished in antiquity! Esther’s boldness, however, made her the ideal example of meekness as defined in antiquity. Isn’t it something special?

Research ❤  The Book of Esther

A closer look at both women shows that they have a powerful resilience (aka meekness) beneath their docile exteriors. That said, you now know meekness is not synonymous with being powerless (aka weak).

Also, as a heads up, please realize that the ancient meaning of meekness does not give license to wretchedness.

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Major Takeaways

You now know why being meek does not equate to being weak.

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