μακάριος
Supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
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What does μακάριος (makários) mean in the Bible?
μακάριος (makários) is a Greek word meaning "supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off". μακάριος, -α, -ον (collat. Defines the covenantal flourishing promised in the kingdom. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Kingdom.
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Meaning
Blessedness rooted in God's favor, not circumstance; often used in pronouncements of spiritual approval.
(collat. form of poët. μάκαρ, in Hom., Hes., chiefly of the gods and the departed), [in LXX for אֹשֶׁר ;] blessed, happy (DCG, i, 177, 213): θεός (δυνάστης), 1Ti.1:11 6:15; ἐλπίς, Tit.2:13; esp. in congratulations, usually with the omission of the copula (M, Pr., 180; B1., § 30, 3), μ. ὁ, Mat.5:3 ff., Luk.6:20 ff. Jhn.20:29, Rev.1:3, al.; before ptcp., Luk.1:45, al.; ὅς, Mat.11:6, Luk.7:23, Rom.4:7-8; ὅτι, Mat.13:16, al.; ἐάν, Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:40; compar., μ. . . . μᾶλλον, Act.20:35; -ώτερος, 1Co.7:40
Why This Word Matters
Defines the covenantal flourishing promised in the kingdom. James 1:12
Defines covenantal favor rooted in obedience.
Identifies those favored at the Master’s return.
Identifies covenant favor within God’s kingdom.
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Word Pictures (Robertson)
A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.
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