In the Bible, the Greek word translated “meek” is praeis and refers to mildness and gentleness of spirit, or humility. The Greek understanding of the word, "meek" had to do with the breaking-in of horses, the training of animals. Imagine an untamed animal filled with passion, spirit, and energy and then imagine getting all that under control during the training process. The Greek understanding of "meek" carries with it the idea of taking all this fire, all this passion, and putting it under control. It is a breaking process.