Matthew 5:5 (niv) blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Even the earliest english versions used eadige meaning happy, and then in the 14th. What does meek mean in the original language
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Is meek a good translation for the original greek word? Most early literal translators chose happy instead of blessed in the beatitudes, matthew 5 What do the words meek & lowly in matthew 11:29 take my yoke upon you, and learn of me
For i am meek and lowly in heart
And ye shall find rest unto your souls In numbers 12:3 and psalm 10:17 the same hebrew word is used, but they are often translated differently Why did the translators choose two different words What is the difference between.
Does meek in matthew 5:5 refer to restraint with weapons Ask question asked 7 years, 6 months ago modified 5 years, 8 months ago So when we read the meek shall inherit the land/earth, we should have two contexts in mind First, the ascription on psalm 37 means that we should have in mind the context of the davidic.
Meek probably isn't the best translation of the greek word πραΰς
Meek is defined as easily imposed on, submissive Jesus was not easily imposed on nor submissive He believed the hebrew word should be translated “miserable” rather than “meek” [109**] (my emphasis) For they shall inherit the earth
The meek, who are not inclined to violence, are vulnerable and in need of protection and will seek out the kingdom of heaven to secure it.
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