Mat 5:5 | TNotes | STEP | 5:5 those who are humble: See Ps 37:11 , which Jesus practically quotes here. Elsewhere, Jesus describes himself in similar terms—in contrast to other teachers (Matt 11:29 ) and as one who shuns pride (12:17-21 ; 21:5 ). This trait of Jesus is exemplified in his death on the cross (1 Pet 2:23 ; 3:9 ). • The whole earth could also be rendered the land , thus referring to God’s promise of land to Abraham and his descendants (Gen 12:7 ; 17:8 ; see Isa 60:21 ). A wider sense may also be intended, such as God’s reign over the entire earth (Matt 19:28 ; 28:18-20 ; Ps 115:16 ).

a5:5►

bPs 37:11►

cMatt 11:29►

d12:17-21►

e21:5►

f1 Pet 2:23►

g3:9►

hGen 12:7►

i17:8►

jIsa 60:21►

kMatt 19:28►

l28:18-20►

mPs 115:16►

‏ Matthew 5:5

5:5 ^a those who are humble: See Ps 37:11 ^b, which Jesus practically quotes here. Elsewhere, Jesus describes himself in similar terms—in contrast to other teachers (Matt 11:29 ^c) and as one who shuns pride (12:17-21 ^d; 21:5 ^e). This trait of Jesus is exemplified in his death on the cross (1 Pet 2:23 ^f; 3:9 ^g).

• The whole earth could also be rendered the land, thus referring to God’s promise of land to Abraham and his descendants (Gen 12:7 ^h; 17:8 ⁱ; see Isa 60:21 ^j). A wider sense may also be intended, such as God’s reign over the entire earth (Matt 19:28 ^k; 28:18-20 ^l; Ps 115:16 ^m).