King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Blessed
CategoryTheological Term / Archaic Word
Modern Equivalentspiritually happy; favored by God; in a state of divine approval and joy.
KJV Word TypeAdjective
DefinitionIn the KJV, "blessed" (Greek: makarios; Hebrew: ashrey) describes the deep, inward happiness and spiritual well-being of one who is in a right relationship with God and living according to His ways. It is not merely outward happiness but a God-given inner flourishing.
Key Verses"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly." (Psalm 1:1); "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (Matthew 5:8)