Matthew 5:5
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”Matthew 5:5
What Does Matthew 5:5 Mean?
Matthew 5:5 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 37:11“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”Isaiah 29:19“The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Psalms 149:4“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”Galatians 5:23“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Numbers 12:3“(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”Psalms 25:9“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”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.”James 1:21“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”Zephaniah 2:3“Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’s anger.”1 Peter 3:15“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”Titus 3:2“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”Psalms 25:13“His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.”Psalms 37:9“For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.”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.”Psalms 37:29“The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”Psalms 69:32“The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.”Isaiah 11:4“But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.”
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