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Matthew 5:7–9

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Matthew 5:7

7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 5:8

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

Matthew 5:9

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

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Blessed

Favored by God; happy or spiritually prosperous; or praised, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

merciful

Showing mercy, compassion, or readiness to forgive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obtain

To gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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mercy

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Blessed

Favored by God; happy or spiritually prosperous; or praised, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pure

Free from mixture, contamination, guilt, or moral defilement; genuine, clean, holy, or innocent according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heart

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 5:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Blessed

Favored by God; happy or spiritually prosperous; or praised, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 7

  1. Ephesians 4:32–1
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  2. Matthew 6:14–15
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  3. 2 Samuel 22:26
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  4. Matthew 18:33–35
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  5. Psalms 18:25
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From verse 8

  1. Psalms 24:4
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  2. Psalms 51:10
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  3. Hebrews 10:22
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  4. Hebrews 12:14
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  5. Ezekiel 36:25–27
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From verse 9

  1. Hebrews 12:14
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  2. James 3:16–18
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  3. Romans 12:18
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  4. Galatians 5:22
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  5. Psalms 120:6
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