Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GENTLENESS jen'-t'-l-nes (`anah; epieikeia, chrestotes): In 2 Samuel 22:36 `anah, "to bend low," "to condescend," is translated "gentleness," "Thy gentleness hath made me great," the Revised Version, margin "or condescension"; so also Psalm 18:35, where the word is `anwah "humility," "gentleness," or "condescension." In the New Testament epieikeia ("fairness," "moderation," in Acts 24:4 translated "clemency") is in 2 Corinthians 10:1 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 Galatians 5:22 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "kindness"; chrestos is the word translated "kind" (to the unthankful and evil, Luke 6:35), and chrestotes seems to carry in it a similar idea of active kindness. Gentle occurs in the Old Testament only in the Revised Version (British and American) of Jeremiah 11:19, "I was like a gentle lamb" (kebhes). In the New Testament it is the translation of epios, "mild," "gentle" (1 Thessalonians 2:7 2 Timothy 2:24), and of epieikes, "fitting" "proper," etc. (1 Timothy 3:3 the Revised Version (British and American); Titus 3:2 James 3:17 1 Peter 2:18); also, with article, Philippians 4:5 (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." W. L. Walker

Multi-Version Concordance Gentleness (17 Occurrences) Acts 24:4 and that I may not be further tedious to thee, I pray thee to hear us concisely in thy gentleness; (YLT) 1 Corinthians 4:21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness? (WEB ASV NAS RSV) 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (KJV WBS) Galatians 5:23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (WEB NAS RSV NIV) Galatians 6:1 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Ephesians 4:2 With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love; (See NAS) Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. (WEB DBY NIV) Colossians 3:12 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; (See NAS NIV) 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. (WEB NAS RSV NIV) 2 Timothy 2:25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, (WEB NAS RSV) James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. (WEB NAS) 1 Peter 3:15 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: (See NAS RSV NIV) 2 Samuel 22:36 You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS) Psalms 18:35 You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS) Proverbs 15:4 Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit. (DBY) Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest. (WEB JPS ASV)