The Greek word 'praus' (translated as 'meek' in Matthew 5:5) does not mean weak or passive, but rather describes powerful strength that is controlled and directed by a higher authority, like a trained war horse that responds to its rider rather than a wild horse that bolts at the slightest provocation.
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Did you know "blessed are the meek" doesn't mean blessed are the weak?Added:
Did you know blessed are the meek doesn't mean blessed are the weak?
Matthew 5:5 The Beatitudes Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Modern meek, doormat, pushover, passive.
The Greek says something different. The word is praus.
Aristotle used it for war horses.
Wild horses are strong but uncontrolled.
Praus horses are just as strong, but they respond to the rider.
Charge when told, stop when told, power bridled.
And here's the rest of the story.
Jesus calls himself praus.
I am meek and lowly in heart, not weak.
The strongest man who ever lived submitted to the Father.
The meek aren't doormats. They're war horses with riders.
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