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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But Moses was a very meek man, above all the men of the earth.
As for these things, my hand hath made them all, and they are all created, sayeth the LORD. Which of them shall I then regard? Even him that is of a lowly troubled spirit, and standeth in awe of my works.
Yea, or the day of the LORD's sore displeasure come upon you. Seek the LORD, all ye meek hearted upon earth, ye that work after his judgment: seek righteousness, seek lowliness, that ye may be defended in the wrathful day of the LORD.
In that day shall the LORD defend the citizens of Jerusalem: so that the weakest then among them shall be as David: and the house of David shall be like as God's house, and as the Angel of the LORD 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 of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all men, that I might win the more.
Now therefore as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering,
If any man be wise and endued with learning among you, let him show the works of his good conversation in meekness that is coupled with 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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But Moses was a very meek man, above all the men of the earth.
And why? For when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them, and forgetteth not the complaint of the poor.
For the poor shall not always be forgotten; the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish forever.
While the ungodly hath the overhand, the poor must suffer persecution; let them be taken in the crafty wiliness that they have imagined!
He sitteth lurking in the thievish corners of the streets, and privily in his lurking dens doth he murder the innocent; his eyes are set against the poor. For he lieth waiting secretly; even as a lion lurketh he in his den, that he may ravish the poor. He doth ravish the poor when he getteth him into his net. read more. He falleth down, and humbleth himself, that the congregation of the poor may fall into the hands of his captains.
Arise, O LORD God, and lift up thine hand; forget not the poor. Wherefore should the wicked blaspheme God, while he doth say in his heart, "Tush, thou God careth not for it?" read more. Surely thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest ungodliness and wrong, that thou mayest take the matter into thy hand. The poor committeth himself unto thee, for thou art the helper of the friendless. Break thou the power of the ungodly and malicious; search out the wickedness which he hath done, that he may perish. The LORD is King for ever and ever, and the Heathen are perished out of the land. LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the poor; thou preparest their heart, and thine ear hearkeneth thereto, to help the fatherless and the poor unto their right, that the man of the earth be no more exalted against them.
But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace.
Then shall he judge thy people according unto right, and defend the poor.
He shall keep the simple folk by their right, defend the children of the poor, and punish the wrongdoer.
But he shall judge the causes of the poor with righteousness, and shall rebuke with equity for the humble of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall slay the wicked.
He put his sepulchre with the wicked, and with the rich in his death: because he did none iniquity, neither was guile found 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 which hunger and thirst for 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 children of God. Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you for my sake. Rejoice, and be glad: for great is your reward in heaven: For so persecuted they the prophets which were before your days.
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.