Matthew 5:3
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
πτωχός
Not just financially poor — ptochos is the one who crouches, who has nothing to stand on. Blessed are those who know they have nothing in themselves before God. That emptiness is not a problem. It is the very space into which the kingdom enters.
μακάριος
Blessed
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μακάριος
Blessed, happy, to be envied. Makarios. Blessed are the poor in spirit. Makarios describes the state of those who are right with God. It is deeper than happiness. It is well-being of the soul.
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πνεῦμα
Spirit
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πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
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οὐρανός
heavens.
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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βασιλεία
Kingdom
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βασιλεία
Kingdom, reign, dominion. Basileia. The kingdom of God is at hand. Not a territory but a reign. Wherever God rules His kingdom has come. It starts in the heart.
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