Blessed are the Merciful

Matthew 5: 7 —Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

The Greek word makarios (Μακάριος) means "blessed," "happy," "fortunate," or "privileged". It appears in the New Testament 50 times. Meaning Makarios is the closest Greek word to the English word "happy". It can describe someone who has a special advantage or desirable position. For example, the ancient Greeks used makarios to describe their gods, who were blessed with divine power.