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23 lines
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# the meek
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"the gentle" or "those who do not rely on their own power"
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# they will inherit the earth
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"God will give them the entire earth"
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# hunger and thirst for righteousness
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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]])
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# they will be filled
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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]])
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# the pure in heart
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"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]])
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# they will see God
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Here "see" means they will be able to live in God's presence. AT: "God will allow them to live with him" |