Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the gentle,for they shall inherit the earth.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
In Context
4Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,for they shall be filled.
Cross References
Numbers 12:3Now the man Moses was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth.
Psalms 25:9He will guide the humble in justice.He will teach the humble his way.KAPH
Psalms 37:9For evildoers shall be cut off,but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.VAV
Psalms 37:22For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land.Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.MEM
Psalms 37:34Wait for the Lord, and keep his way,and he will exalt you to inherit the land.When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.RESH
Psalms 147:6The Lord upholds the humble.He brings the wicked down to the ground.
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 →