# the meek

"the gentle" or "those who do not rely on their own power"

# they will inherit the earth

"God will give them the entire earth"

# hunger and thirst for righteousness

This metaphor means a person should strongly desire to do what is right. AT: "desire to live right as much as they desire food and drink" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# they will be filled

This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will fill them" or "God will satisfy them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the pure in heart

"people whose hearts are pure." Here "heart" refers to a person's desire. AT: "those who only want to serve God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# they will see God

Here "see" means they will be able to live in God's presence. AT: "God will allow them to live with him"