In the Gospel of Matthew, 'meek' means

• A. Powerless, disenfranchised, marginalized
• B. Powerful and privileged
• C. Moderately wealthy
• D. Aggressive

Answer: (A)

Meekness in Matthew is about a posture of humble trust in God and gentle strength. It describes those who are often powerless or marginalized in society—people who don’t assert themselves for status or power but depend on God’s justice and respond with mercy rather than force. The Beatitudes bless the meek with the promise that they will inherit the earth, showing a divine reversal of worldly power. That’s why the description of meek as powerless, disenfranchised, and marginalized fits best. It doesn’t align with being powerful and privileged, moderately wealthy, or aggressive, all of which conflict with the posture of meekness Jesus commends.