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Definitie & Betekenis van "turn the other cheek"

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to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

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What is the origin of the idiom "turn the other cheek" and when to use it?

The idiom "turn the other cheek" has its origin in the Bible, specifically in the teachings of Jesus found in the New Testament where he instructs his followers on how to respond to adversity and mistreatment. The origin of the phrase itself can be traced back to this biblical passage, which emphasizes the principles of forgiveness and nonviolence. As a result this expression has become a widely recognized idiom used to be used to emphasize the importance of forgiveness and nonviolent conflict resolution.

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When faced with an argument, he chose to turn the other cheek and respond with kindness instead of escalating the disagreement.
Neither nation is renowned for turning the other cheek.
The civil rights leader advocated for nonviolent resistance, emphasizing the importance of turning the other cheek in the face of injustice.
In situations of bullying, it's often encouraged to teach children to turn the other cheek and seek help from a trusted adult.
She decided to turn the other cheek and forgive her friend for the misunderstanding, focusing on repairing their relationship.
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