Those who are meek (Matt. 5:5) are truly humble, gentle, and have a proper appreciation of their position. How is the word meek described?
The Greek word rendered “meek,” is translated “gentle” in its three other usages in the NT: 11:29; 21:5; 1 Peter 3:4.) Praeis is a difficult word to translate because there is no equal English word. Aristotle used it to describe a person who is not at either extreme. He viewed it as the middle; the happy medium between too much and too little anger. A standard Greek usage was for an animal which has been domesticated, which has been trained to obey the word of command, which has learned to answer to the reins. Finally, the Greeks also contrasted Praeis with another word hupseloskardia, which means lofty heartedness. The one who is meek banishes all pride. It is this person who possesses the virtue of meekness that will inherit the earth.
“No man can lead others until he has mastered himself; no man can serve others until he has subjected himself; no man can be in control of others until he has learned to control himself. But the man who gives himself into the complete control of God will gain this meekness which will indeed enable him to inherit the earth.” William Barclay
Moses was an exceptional servant leader. Look up Numbers 12:3 and explore the virtue of meekness in Moses. Look up Proverbs 16:32 and consider this virtue further. Why would this virtue be essential for the King’s subjects?
“You have no questions to ask of any body, no new way that you need inquire after; no oracle that you need to consult; for whilst you shut yourself up in patience, meekness, humility, and resignation to God, you are in the very arms of Christ, your heart is His dwelling-place, and He lives and works in you.” William Law