Matthew 5:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 5:3

1 And seeing the multitudes, ^aHe went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.

2 Then He opened His mouth and ^ataught them, saying:

3 “Blessed^a are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 ^aBlessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.

5 ^aBlessed are the meek,
For ^bthey shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who ^ahunger and thirst for righteousness,
^bFor they shall be filled.

Definitions of words in Matthew 5:3:

Heaven {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Heaven {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Poor {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Poor {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Matthew 5:3:

Matthew, Gospel according to {Easton's}
Beatitudes {I.S.B.E.}
God, 3 {I.S.B.E.}
Jesus Christ, 4c1 {I.S.B.E.}
Joy {I.S.B.E.}
Number {I.S.B.E.}
Repentance {I.S.B.E.}
Sermon On The Mount {I.S.B.E.}