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Matthew 5:5-7
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5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger[a] and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

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  1. Matthew 5:6 sn Those who hunger are people like the poor Jesus has already mentioned. The term has OT roots both in conjunction with the poor (Isa 32:6-7; 58:6-7, 9-10; Ezek 18:7, 16) or by itself (Pss 37:16-19; 107:9).
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Matthew 5:5-7
New International Version

5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(A)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(B)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(C)

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