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Matthew 5:8

In Matthew 5 of Matthew.

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

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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.καθαροὶkatharoiare the pureκαθαρός (katharos)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “are the pure”, the subject formG2513clean, pure, unstained, either literally or ceremonially or spiritually; guiltless, innocent, upright.This verse uses “pure”.are the pureτῇtētheὁ (ho)article, dative, singular, feminine — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.καρδίᾳkardiain heartκαρδίαnoun, dative, singular, feminine — “in heart”, the to- or for-formG2588lit: the heart; mind, character, inner self, will, intention, center.in heartὅτιhotiforὅτιconjunction — “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”.theyτὸνtontheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, masculine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.θεὸνtheonGodθεός (theos)noun, accusative, singular, masculine — “God”, the object formG2316(a) God, (b) a god, generally.This verse uses “God”.Godὄψονταιopsontaito seeὁράω (horáō)Greek uses a different stem for this verb’s future.verb, future middle indicative, 3rd person plural — “to see”, an action still aheadG3708I see, look upon, experience, perceive, discern, beware.This verse uses “see”.Strong’s files this form under G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι, gaze).

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

'Happy the clean in heart — because they shall see God.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

Young’s Literal Translation

'Happy the clean in heart — because they shall see God.

World English Bible

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

Darby Translation

Blessed the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Douay-Rheims

Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.

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  • Psalms 51:10Psalms 51:10 · King James VersionCreate in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.Psalms 51:10 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

  • Psalms 24:4Psalms 24:4 · King James VersionHe that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.Psalms 24:4 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

  • Ezekiel 36:25–27Ezekiel 36:25 · King James VersionThen 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.Ezekiel 36:25 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    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.

  • Proverbs 22:11Proverbs 22:11 · King James VersionHe that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.Proverbs 22:11 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  • Psalms 15:2Psalms 15:2 · King James VersionHe that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.Psalms 15:2 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

  • Psalms 73:1Psalms 73:1 · King James VersionTruly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.Psalms 73:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.

  • Psalms 18:26Psalms 18:26 · King James VersionWith the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.Psalms 18:26 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17–191 Chronicles 29:17 · King James VersionI know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.1 Chronicles 29:17 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

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