Let us seek the answer by isolating and considering the teaching of jesus in two phrases in the verse. There are two misconceptions commonly connected with this passage We begin this discussion by talking about the actual scripture verse referencing the blessing of the meek, found in matthew 5:5
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth
They will inherit the earth”.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth
The world english bible translates the passage as For they shall inherit the earth The novum testamentum graece text is “blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (matthew 5:5)
In matthew, we encounter a list of people who will receive blessings in a section known as the beatitudes. The third beatitude is “blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (matthew 5:5) Jesus’ words echo psalm 37:11, which says, “the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace. Now jesus declares those who are meek to be blessed because they will inherit the earth
The word meek does not mean weak, though that's how many misinterpret it.
Why will the meek inherit the earth Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (matthew 5:5) Jesus spoke this familiar verse on a hillside near the town of capernaum What does it mean, blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (matt
For they shall inherit the earth” (matthew 5:5)
