Matthew 5:5
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
κληρονομέω
To inherit, to receive as an inheritance. Kleronomeo. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Inheritance comes through relationship not achievement. Sons receive what servants cannot.
μακάριος
Blessed
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μακάριος
Blessed, happy, to be envied. Makarios. Blessed are the poor in spirit. Makarios describes the state of those who are right with God. It is deeper than happiness. It is well-being of the soul.
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πραΰς
Meek
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πραΰς
Meek, gentle, humble. Praus. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. The meek are not the passive. They are the powerful who have chosen gentleness over force.
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γῆ
Earth
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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πρᾷος
meek,
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πρᾷος
gentle, i.e. humble
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