Matthew 5:3
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
μακάριος
Those who feel spiritually bankrupt and utterly dependent on God are in the best possible position — not cursed by their emptiness, but quietly favored by the One who fills it.
πτωχός
Poor
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πτωχός
Those who come to God with nothing to prove and no pretense of self-sufficiency are the ones who finally have room to receive everything he offers.
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πνεῦμα
Spirit
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πνεῦμα
In this verse, "spirit" refers to the inner self or soul — specifically, one's sense of self-sufficiency and pride before God.
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βασιλεία
Kingdom
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βασιλεία
Those who humbly acknowledge their spiritual bankruptcy are already living under God's direct rule and care, which is the only domain where they truly belong.
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οὐρανός
heavens.
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οὐρανός
The kingdom of heaven is God's own home being opened up and handed over to those who know they have nothing to offer.
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