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The Powerless, Grieving, and Unimportant (The Beatitudes Pt. 2)
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The Dual Meaning of Poor and Spirit
Commentaries on Matthew often include lengthy analyses, with one three-volume work by scholars W.D. Davies and Dale Allison leaving no stone unturned. They highlight the historical interpretations of 'poor and spirit,' noting two main meanings: religious and economic. The religious meaning refers to those lacking spiritual excitement, while the economic meaning points to literal poverty and social economic status. According to the scholars, Jesus intended for these two meanings to be intertwined, with his audience experiencing both spiritual poverty and economic need.
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