G3106: μακαρίζω
makarízō · “to bless”
Definition
to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
KJV translates it as: call blessed, count happy
Word origin: from G3107 (μακάριος);
Extended definition
μακαρζω
(μακάριος), [in LXX for אָשַׁר pi., pu. ;]
to bless, pronounce blessed or happy: with accusative of person(s), Luk.1:48, Jas.5:11.†
(AS)
(μακάριος), [in LXX for אָשַׁר pi., pu. ;]
to bless, pronounce blessed or happy: with accusative of person(s), Luk.1:48, Jas.5:11.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3106 is translated
- will count blessed ×1
- we count blessed ×1
Bible verses with G3106 (makarízō)
Makarízō appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 1:48
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
- James 5:11
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.