Matthew 5:5

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." - Matthew 5:5
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What does Matthew 5:5 mean?

Matthew 5:5 in the King James Version reads, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” It stands within the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, where Christ begins by describing, not the powerful and celebrated of the world, but the kind of people upon whom the…

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The Inheritance of the Meek: A Journey to True Strength

In Matthew 5:5, Jesus proclaims, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." This beatitude, nestled in the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, offers profound insights into the nature of true strength and the paradox of God's Kingdom. The world often equates…

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A Prayer for the Meek: Inheriting the Earth Through Humility

O Heavenly Father, As I bow my head before You today, my heart is filled with gratitude and reverence for Your holy word which teaches us about the virtues of humility and meekness. As You have spoken in Matthew 5:5, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," I…

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