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846 B
846 B
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"