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Podcast: BIBLE IN TEN
Episode: Matthew 5:9
Description: Thursday, 14 November 2024
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God. Matthew 5:9
“Blessed – the pacificatory,
For they – sons of God – they will be called” (CG).
In the previous verse, Jesus referred to the pure of heart. Now He next says, “Blessed – the pacificatory.”
The word is found only here in Scripture, eirénopoios. It is an adjective coming from two words meaning “to make peace.” No translations, even the most literal, however, properly use an adjective form in their translation. However, the word pacificatory is suc...