The phrase "the meek shall inherit the earth" comes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:5. It means that those who are meek—understood not as weak or passive but as those who have strength under control and submit to God—will receive the earth as their inheritance

. The meek are those who humbly trust in God’s power rather than their own and live by His standards

. This inheritance is both present and future:

• Presently, the meek experience peace, joy, contentment, and hope in their daily lives despite worldly hardships and oppression

• Ultimately, they will inherit the earth in a fuller, eternal sense as part of God's kingdom, where God's reign brings justice and blessing to the earth

Biblically, "inheriting the earth" involves being joint heirs with Christ in God's kingdom, enjoying His provision, and anticipating a future renewal of the earth where righteousness prevails

. This concept is rooted in Old Testament promises to God's people and fulfilled in the New Testament understanding of salvation and eternal life. In summary, those who are meek—humble, gentle, and reliant on God—are promised to inherit the earth both now in spiritual blessings and ultimately in God's coming kingdom