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Matthew 5:9

In Matthew 5 of Matthew.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of 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.εἰρηνοποιοίeirēnopoioiare the peacemakersεἰρηνοποιός (eirēnopoios)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “are the peacemakers”, the subject formG1518pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker.are the peacemakersὅτιhotiforὅτιconjunction — “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”.theyυἱοὶhuioichildrenυἱός (huios)noun, nominative, plural, masculine — “children”, the subject formG5207a son, descendent.the childrenθεοῦtheouof Godθεός (theos)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of God”, the of-formG2316(a) God, (b) a god, generally.This verse uses “God”.of Godκληθήσονταιklēthēsontaito callκαλέω (kaleō)verb, future passive indicative, 3rd person plural — “to call”, an action still aheadG2564(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name.This verse uses “call”.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

'Happy the peacemakers — because they shall be called Sons of God.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

Young’s Literal Translation

'Happy the peacemakers — because they shall be called Sons of God.

World English Bible

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

Darby Translation

Blessed the peace-makers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Douay-Rheims

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

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Old Testament Prophecy and Connections

See Also

  • Psalms 120:6Psalms 120:6 · King James VersionMy soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.Psalms 120:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

  • Psalms 120:7Psalms 120:7 · King James VersionI am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.Psalms 120:7 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

  • Psalms 122:6–8Psalms 122:6 · King James VersionPray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.Psalms 122:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

  • Psalms 82:6–7Psalms 82:6 · King James VersionI have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.Psalms 82:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

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