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Beatitudes: Meaning and List

This bible guide presents the original meaning of the Beatitudes, two lists described in Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke 6:20-23. It also gives an outline of 8 part beatitudes bible study guide, each described in details.

Beatitudes: Meaning
The word ‘Beatitudes’ in not found in the english bible. It comes from the latin word ‘Beatus’, which means happy or blessed. It is usually referred to the eight blessedness, Jesus preached on the sermon on the mount. It is recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Some what similar list is also mentioned in Luke 6:20-23. However, this two list of beatitudes differs a bit from each other.
Matthew 5:3-12:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Luke 6:20-23:
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

Beatitudes: Meaning

The word ‘Beatitudes’ in not found in the english bible. It comes from the latin word ‘Beatus’, which means happy or blessed. It is usually referred to the eight state of blessedness, Jesus preached on the sermon on the mount, recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Beatitudes  is one of the most quoted passages of the Bible. A similar list is also mentioned in Luke 6:20-23. However, these two list of beatitudes differs a bit from each other.

The beatitudes are discussed in details in the following eight parts.

Part 1: Blessed are Poor in Spirit

Part 2: Blessed are those who Mourn

Part 3: Blessed are the Meek

Part 4: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Part 5: Blessed are the Merciful

Part 6: Blessed are Pure in Heart

Part 7: Blessed are the Peacemakers

Part 8: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness

 

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10 replies on “Beatitudes: Meaning and List”

Thank God for this study guide. I am enjoying my study of the Beatitudes. God willing I will share this with my adult class in our Sunday School. The Lord continue to bless you as you share your talents with us. Thank you and more blessings.

Melinda Go Tua

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