06/04/2026
By modern definition, the word meek is an adjective that describes a quiet, gentle, and submissive nature. However, that’s not what the Greek text means.
πραΰ́ς (prah-ooce') is the word used in Matthew 5:5 for “meek.” It means “mild, (by implication) humble.”
What Christ was saying is the humble or mild people will inherit the earth, not those that are submissive in nature.
While we are to submit to Christ, we are also called to be warriors in the faith. Ephesians 6:12 says,
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
That takes boldness in our faith. Go be bold in your faith.
“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:19-22 NKJV