ESV
I feel the word
denotes humility. I like the Amplified version
“Blessed [spiritually
prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit
[those devoid of spiritual arrogance,
those who regard themselves as
insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
6 “Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, {a driving need for righteousness} for they
shall be satisfied.
9 “Blessed
are the peacemakers, {those
who seek peaceful means of resolving difficult issues} for they
shall be called sons (children) of
God.
10 “Blessed
are those who are persecuted for righteousness'
sake, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
11 “Blessed
are you when others revile you and
persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you
falsely on my account.
persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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