Reference: Meekness
Easton
a calm temper of mind, not easily provoked (Jas 3:13). Peculiar promises are made to the meek (Mt 5:5; Isa 66:2). The cultivation of this spirit is enjoined (Col 3:12; 1Ti 6:11; Zep 2:3), and is exemplified in Christ (Mt 11:29), Abraham (Ge 13; 16:5-6) Moses (Nu 12:3), David (Zec 12:8; 2Sa 16:10,12), and Paul (1Co 9:19).
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(Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all the men on the face of the earth.)
For all those My hand has made, and all those exist, says Jehovah. But to this one I will look, to the afflicted and contrite spirit, and the one who trembles at My Word.
Seek Jehovah, all the meek of the earth who have done His justice; seek righteousness; seek meekness. It may be you shall be hidden in the day of Jehovah's anger.
In that day Jehovah shall defend around the people of Jerusalem. And it will be, he who is feeble among them at that day shall be like David; and the house of David shall be like God, like the Angel of Jehovah before them.
Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth.
Take My yoke on you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest to your souls.
For though I am free from all, yet I have made myself servant to all, so that I might gain the more.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender feelings of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering,
Who is wise and knowing among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with meekness of wisdom.
Hastings
In the earlier literature of revelation meekness is simply an excellent virtue. Moses is described as 'very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth' (Nu 12:3), and his character illustrates the Hebrew ideal of meekness in those days. There was no weakness or cowardice about him. He was 'a still, strong man,' patient and pitiful. Subsequently the word acquired a peculiar significance. In the days of Israel's conflict the men of pride and violence came to the front, while the godly were thrust into the background, contemned and oppressed (cf. Ps 10:2,8-10). Thus 'rich' and 'wicked' came to be synonymous (Isa 53:9); and corresponding to these there was a group of terms: 'meek,' 'humble' (or 'lowly'), 'poor,' 'needy.' In our Lord's time these terms denoted the godly remnant in Israel, those who, despised by the rulers, lived devout lives in obscure corners, nourishing their faith on the Scriptures, and 'waiting for the consolation of Israel' (Lu 2:25,38), the blessed Advent of the Messiah. And, just as the Psalmists and Prophets had sympathized with the Lord's hidden ones and promised them deliverance (Ps 9:12,18; 10:12-18; 37:11 [cf. Mt 5:5] Ps 72:2,4; Isa 11:4), so Jesus was their champion. He called them 'blessed' (Mt 5:3-12), and He took His place by their side, Himself 'meek and lowly' (Mt 11:29), the homeless Son of Man, despised and rejected of men. He shared their humility that they might share His glory.
David Smith.
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(Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all the men on the face of the earth.)
For He remembers them, the seekers of bloodshed; He forgets not the cry of the humble.
For the needy shall not always be forgotten; the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.
The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; let them be taken in the plans that they have imagined.
He sits in the hiding-places of the villages; in the secret places he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the poor. He lies in wait secretly, like a lion in his den. He lies in wait to catch the poor; he catches the poor when he draws him into his net. read more. He crouches and bows, and the poor have fallen by his might.
Arise, O Jehovah; O God, lift up Your hand; forget not the humble. Why do the wicked condemn God? He has said in his heart, You will not judge. read more. You have seen it; for You behold mischief and vexation, to repay it with Your hand. The poor commits himself to You; You are the Helper of the fatherless. Break the arm of the wicked and the evil one; seek out his wickedness, until You find none. Jehovah is King forever and ever; the nations have perished out of His land. Jehovah, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart, You will cause Your ear to hear, to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, so that the man of the earth may no more terrify.
But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the overflowing of peace.
He will judge Your people in righteousness, and Your poor with judgment.
He shall judge the poor of the people; He shall save the children of the needy, and shall crush in pieces the cruel one.
But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and shall decide with uprightness for the meek of the earth. And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
And He put His grave with the wicked, and with a rich one in His death; although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.
Blessed are the poor in spirit! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are they that mourn! For they shall be comforted. read more. Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled. read more. Blessed are the merciful! For they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart! For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God. Blessed are they who have been persecuted for righteousness sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for your reward in Heaven is great. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Take My yoke on you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest to your souls.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him.