Psalms 37:18 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Psalms 37:22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Who do you think the Meek are?
2007-03-05 09:52:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The word “meek” in the Scriptures refers to those who are gentle, kind, mild-tempered but with strength of steel. It was a word used of a wild beast that was tamed but still powerful.
Vine’s dictionary of Greek words defines meek: “It is an inwrought grace of the soul; and the exercises of it are first and chiefly towards God. It is that temper of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting.” The meek do not add to, subtract from, water down, or twist God’s Word—as some do today to accommodate their immoralities.—Deuteronomy 4:2; 2 Peter 3:16; Revelation 22:18, 19.
“Moses was by far the meekest of all the men who were upon the surface of the ground.” (Numbers 12:3) But was he weak? He appeared before mighty Pharaoh of Egypt and demanded that he let the enslaved Hebrews go. Pharaoh was adamant, his answer no! But Moses, unintimidated, kept returning, announcing the plagues to come upon the Egyptians. (Exodus, chapters 7–11) Meek, yes; but weak? Hardly!
Christ Jesus was meek, but he stood up to the religious bigots of his day, even knowing that they would torture and kill him. “Here we are,” Jesus said to his disciples, “advancing up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and will deliver him to men of the nations, and they will make fun of him and will spit upon him and scourge him and kill him.” (Mark 10:33, 34) All of this they did to him, but he never wavered in his integrity to God. Meek, yes; but weak? Hardly!
2007-03-05 10:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by papavero 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meek are the true believers in Christ. We shall inherit the New Earth for God will destroy both Heavens and Earth. Most people believe we go to heaven but not one verse in the Bible states that. In Heaven in the New city Jerusalem which will descend down from heaven to the New Earth. It is here that Christ will reign from and it is here that the streets of gold and the crystal sea are, not in Heaven but nobody reads the whole chapters.
2007-03-05 10:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by pontiuspilatewsm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere interior the bible does it say we bypass to heaven as quickly as we die. It does say what happens, and the others indexed decrease than are quoting a number of that. Thess. explains this. different verses additionally. there is plenty nonetheless to ensue afterwards...the 1000 years(or perhaps hundreds), the judgment(a protracted journey pondering what share could desire to be judged). Jesus stated this to His human beings, and we are gentiles decrease than grace. The bible exhibits that His human beings do inherit the earth back after that's throughout, and much has to ensue. a protracted time.
2016-10-02 10:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Middle English meek, meke, borrowed from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse mjúkr, "soft".
2007-03-05 09:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
According to my concordance: Gentle; tender; free from pride.
2007-03-05 10:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it meant the fury cute mink animals,humans will die and mink will live.just joking,the humble,sensitive,loving,giving,never puttng themselves above other folk,the meek
2007-03-05 10:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by woodsonhannon53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorites. I think the meek are those that are not forceful, selfish and greedy. Heh - They must not be American...
2007-03-05 10:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by The Hero Inside 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The "Tender" of spirit.
2007-03-05 10:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are humble and not filled with pride and boasts. but who rather than be served, humble themselves to serve.
2007-03-05 09:58:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
But not it's mineral rights.
Wasn't that Rockerfeller?
2007-03-05 09:56:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋