Noah Webster defined this quite well when he said: "Mild of Temper; soft; gentle; not easily provoked or irritated; yielding; given to forbearance under injuries. Now the man Moses was very meek, above all men." quoting Num 12.
Here is a first important distinction in the concept of meekness for it speaks of power under control, and not of inherent weakness. It contrasts with cowardice which is defined as want of courage to face danger, an attribute that is evident in the unregenerate man w/ Rev 21:8. Meekness, on the other hand, is patient and calculating under distress. It is not reactionary, and at the same time it is not incapable of great exertion.
Taking Moses as the example of this, Num 12:1-3 shows the situation that is in view. How many men would react with outrage and anger at the contempt of his siblings. Yet Moses bore the reproach patiently and under God was vindicated from calumny. Here, the very context shows the attribute in use. And the same man who was meek in this situation was able to stand before Pharaoh.... Was able to command the execution of idolaters at the golden calf incident... And faced the military opposition of wilderness nations with fortitude.
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