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Matthew 5:3

In Matthew 5 of Matthew.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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ΜακάριοιmakarioiBlessedμακάριος (makarios)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “Blessed”, the subject formG3107happy, blessed, to be envied.This verse uses “blessed”.Blessedοἱhoitheὁ (ho)article, nominative, plural, masculine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.πτωχοὶptōchoiare the poorπτωχός (ptōchos)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “are the poor”, the subject formG4434poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad.This verse uses “poor”.are the poorτῷtōtheὁ (ho)article, dative, singular, neuter — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.πνεύματιpneumatiin spiritπνεῦμα (pneuma)noun, dative, singular, neuter — “in spirit”, the to- or for-formG4151wind, breath, spirit.This verse uses “spirit”.in spiritὅτιhotiforὅτιconjunction — “for”G3754that, since, because; may introduce direct discourse.forαὐτῶνautōntheirsαὐτός (autos)personal pronoun, genitive, plural, masculine — “theirs”, the of-formG846he, she, it, they, them, same.theirsἐστινestinisεἰμί (eimi)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person singular — “is”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1510I am, exist.isἡhētheὁ (ho)article, nominative, singular, feminine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.βασιλείαbasileiakingdomβασιλείαnoun, nominative, singular, feminine — “kingdom”, the subject formG932kingship, sovereignty, authority, rule, especially of God, both in the world, and in the hearts of men; hence: kingdom, in the concrete sense.This verse uses “kingdom”.the kingdomτῶνtōntheὁ (ho)article, genitive, plural, masculine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.οὐρανῶνouranōnof heavenοὐρανός (ouranos)noun, genitive, plural, masculine — “of heaven”, the of-formG3772heaven, (a) the visible heavens: the atmosphere, the sky, the starry heavens, (b) the spiritual heavens.of heaven

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

'Happy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

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American Standard Version (1901)

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Young’s Literal Translation

'Happy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

World English Bible

“ Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven .

Darby Translation

Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Douay-Rheims

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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  • Isaiah 66:2Isaiah 66:2 · King James VersionFor 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.Isaiah 66:2 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    For 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.

  • Proverbs 29:23Proverbs 29:23 · King James VersionA man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.Proverbs 29:23 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Psalms 34:18Psalms 34:18 · King James VersionThe LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.Psalms 34:18 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

  • Proverbs 16:19Proverbs 16:19 · King James VersionBetter it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.Proverbs 16:19 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  • 2 Chronicles 7:142 Chronicles 7:14 · King James VersionIf my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:14 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

  • Psalms 51:17Psalms 51:17 · King James VersionThe sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.Psalms 51:17 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

  • Isaiah 57:15Isaiah 57:15 · King James VersionFor thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Isaiah 57:15 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

  • Isaiah 61:1Isaiah 61:1 · King James VersionThe Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;Isaiah 61:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

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