Matthew 5:5 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 5:5

3 “Blessed^a are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 ^aBlessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.

5 ^aBlessed are the meek,
For ^bthey shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who ^ahunger and thirst for righteousness,
^bFor they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful,
^aFor they shall obtain mercy.

8 ^aBlessed are the pure in heart,
For ^bthey shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.

10 ^aBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 ^a“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of ^bevil against you falsely for My sake.

12 ^aRejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for ^bso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Definitions of words in Matthew 5:5:

Earth {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Earth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Matthew 5:5:

Matthew, Gospel according to {Easton's}
Beatitudes {I.S.B.E.}
God, 3 {I.S.B.E.}
Joy {I.S.B.E.}
Sermon On The Mount {I.S.B.E.}