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Matthew 5:6

In Matthew 5 of Matthew.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

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μακάριοιmakarioiBlessedμακάριος (makarios)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “Blessed”, the subject formG3107happy, blessed, to be envied.This verse uses “blessed”.Blessedοἱhoiare they whichὁ (ho)article, nominative, plural, masculine — “are they which”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.are they whichπεινῶντεςpeinōntesdo hungerπεινάω (peinaō)verb, present active participle, nominative, plural, masculine — “do hunger”, an ongoing or repeated actionG3983I am hungry, needy, desire earnestly.do hungerκαὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andδιψῶντεςdipsōntesthirstδιψάω (dipsaō)verb, present active participle, nominative, plural, masculine — “thirst”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1372I thirst for, desire earnestly.thirstτὴνtēntheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, feminine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.δικαιοσύνηνdikaiosunēnafter righteousnessδικαιοσύνη (dikaiosunē)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “after righteousness”, the object formG1343(usually if not always in a Jewish atmosphere), justice, justness, righteousness, righteousness of which God is the source or author, but practically: a divine righteousness.This verse uses “righteousness”.after righteousnessὅτιhotiforὅτιconjunction — “for”G3754that, since, because; may introduce direct discourse.forαὐτοὶautoitheyαὐτός (autos)personal pronoun, nominative, plural, masculine — “they”, the subject formG846he, she, it, they, them, same.This verse uses “they”.theyχορτασθήσονταιchortasthēsontaishall be filledχορτάζω (chortazō)verb, future passive indicative, 3rd person plural — “shall be filled”, an action still aheadG5526I feed, satisfy, fatten.shall be filled

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

'Happy those hungering and thirsting for righteousness — because they shall be filled.

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American Standard Version (1901)

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Young’s Literal Translation

'Happy those hungering and thirsting for righteousness — because they shall be filled.

World English Bible

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness , for they shall be filled .

Darby Translation

Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Douay-Rheims

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

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  • Psalms 107:9Psalms 107:9 · King James VersionFor he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.Psalms 107:9 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

  • Psalms 145:19Psalms 145:19 · King James VersionHe will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.Psalms 145:19 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

  • Isaiah 55:1–3Isaiah 55:1 · King James VersionHo, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.Isaiah 55:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

  • Psalms 42:1–2Psalms 42:1 · King James VersionAs the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.Psalms 42:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

  • Proverbs 21:21Proverbs 21:21 · King James VersionHe that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.Proverbs 21:21 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  • Isaiah 44:3Isaiah 44:3 · King James VersionFor I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:Isaiah 44:3 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:

  • Jeremiah 31:25Jeremiah 31:25 · King James VersionFor I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.Jeremiah 31:25 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

  • Psalms 63:1–2Psalms 63:1 · King James VersionO God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;Psalms 63:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

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