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Matthew 5:1–10

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AND seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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From verse 1

  1. Mark 3:13Rank 1 from verse 1
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    13And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.

  2. Matthew 15:29Rank 2 from verse 1
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    29And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.

  3. John 6:2–3Rank 3 from verse 1
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    2And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

    3And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.

  4. Mark 4:1Rank 4 from verse 1
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    1AND he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.

  5. Mark 3:20Rank 5 from verse 1
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    20And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

From verse 2

  1. Acts 8:35Rank 1 from verse 2
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    35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

  2. Luke 6:20–26Rank 2 from verse 2
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    20¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

    21Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

    22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

    23Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

    24But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

    25Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

    26Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

  3. Acts 10:34Rank 3 from verse 2
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    34¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

  4. Matthew 13:35Rank 4 from verse 2
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    35That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

  5. Acts 18:14Rank 5 from verse 2
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    14And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

From verse 3

  1. Isaiah 66:2Rank 1 from verse 3
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    2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

  2. Proverbs 29:23Rank 2 from verse 3
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    23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  3. Psalms 34:18Rank 3 from verse 3
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    18The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

  4. Proverbs 16:19Rank 4 from verse 3
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    19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  5. Luke 18:14Rank 5 from verse 3
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    14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

From verse 4

  1. Revelation 21:4Rank 1 from verse 4
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    4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

  2. 2 Corinthians 7:9–10Rank 2 from verse 4
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    9Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

    10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

  3. Isaiah 61:2–3Rank 3 from verse 4
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    2To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

    3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

  4. John 16:20–22Rank 4 from verse 4
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    20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

    21A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

    22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  5. Psalms 126:5–6Rank 5 from verse 4
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    5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

    6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

From verse 5

  1. Psalms 37:11Rank 1 from verse 5
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    11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  2. Isaiah 29:19Rank 2 from verse 5
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    19The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

  3. James 3:13Rank 3 from verse 5
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    13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

  4. Psalms 149:4Rank 4 from verse 5
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    4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

  5. Galatians 5:23Rank 5 from verse 5
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    23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

From verse 6

  1. John 4:14Rank 1 from verse 6
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    14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

  2. Psalms 107:9Rank 2 from verse 6
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    9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

  3. John 6:27Rank 3 from verse 6
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    27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

  4. John 6:48–58Rank 4 from verse 6
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    48I am that bread of life.

    49Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

    50This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.

    51I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

    52The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

    53Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.

    54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

    55For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

    56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

    57As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

    58This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

  5. Psalms 145:19Rank 5 from verse 6
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    19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

From verse 7

  1. Ephesians 4:32–1Rank 1 from verse 7
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  2. Matthew 6:14–15Rank 2 from verse 7
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    14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

    15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

  3. 2 Samuel 22:26Rank 3 from verse 7
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    26With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.

  4. Matthew 18:33–35Rank 4 from verse 7
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    33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

    34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

    35So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

  5. Psalms 18:25Rank 5 from verse 7
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    25With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;

From verse 8

  1. Psalms 24:4Rank 1 from verse 8
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    4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

  2. Psalms 51:10Rank 2 from verse 8
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    10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

  3. Hebrews 10:22Rank 3 from verse 8
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    22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

  4. Hebrews 12:14Rank 4 from verse 8
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    14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  5. Ezekiel 36:25–27Rank 5 from verse 8
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    25¶ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

    26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

    27And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

From verse 9

  1. Hebrews 12:14Rank 1 from verse 9
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    14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  2. James 3:16–18Rank 2 from verse 9
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    16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

    17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  3. Romans 12:18Rank 3 from verse 9
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    18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

  4. Galatians 5:22Rank 4 from verse 9
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    22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

  5. Psalms 120:6Rank 5 from verse 9
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    6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

From verse 10

  1. James 1:12Rank 1 from verse 10
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    12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  2. 1 Peter 3:13–14Rank 2 from verse 10
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    13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

    14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

  3. 2 Corinthians 4:17Rank 3 from verse 10
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    17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

  4. Matthew 5:3Rank 4 from verse 10
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    3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  5. James 1:2–5Rank 5 from verse 10
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    2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

    3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

    4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

    5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:1

COMBINED MEANING

seeing

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1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.

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mountain

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Sense 1: A great natural elevation of land or an elevated region. Sense 2: A figure of something lofty or formidable.

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set

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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 5:2

COMBINED MEANING

opened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.

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mouth

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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 5:3

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:4

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mourn

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Sense 1: To grieve, sorrow, lament, weep, or express distress. Sense 2: To show the effects of ruin and sorrow.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

comforted

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Sense 1: Relieved, strengthened, encouraged, consoled, or given rest. Sense 2: Satisfied or brought to a settled state.

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Matthew 5:5

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 5:6

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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hunger

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Sense 1: The bodily craving or need for food. Sense 2: As a verb, to feel that need or earnestly desire.

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thirst

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Sense 1: A strong need or desire for drink; by figure, an intense desire for something. Sense 2: To feel thirst; by figure, to desire intensely.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

filled

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of fill. Sense 1: To make full or occupy capacity. Sense 2: To satisfy. Sense 3: To occupy. Sense 4: To complete what is lacking.

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Matthew 5:7

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:8

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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pure

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Clean, undefiled, unmixed, uncorrupted, genuine, clear, or sincere; free from contaminating matter or evil.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:9

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:10

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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persecuted

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of persecute, meaning to pursue, harass, or oppress.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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sake

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Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

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9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

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10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

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