Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, 2 for they will inherit the earth. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
In Context
4Blessed are those who mourn, 2 for they will be comforted. 1
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 2 for they will be filled. 1
Cross References
Numbers 12:3Now the man Moses was very humble, humbler than anyone else on earth.
Psalms 25:9He guides the humble in what is right 1 and he teaches them his way. 1
Psalms 37:9Evildoers will be cut off, 1 but those who wait for Yahweh will inherit the land. 1
Psalms 37:22Those who are blessed by God will inherit the land; 1 those who are cursed by him will be cut off. 1
Psalms 37:34Wait for Yahweh and keep his way, 1 and he will raise you up to possess the land. 1 You will see when the wicked are cut off. 1
Psalms 147:6Yahweh lifts up the oppressed, 1 he brings the wicked down to the ground. 1
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13
The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →