These examples show how Macarism functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
blessed is the man who does not walk in wicked counsel
The blessed saying identifies the way of covenantal wisdom by what the righteous reject and delight in.
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blessed is forgiven transgression
The macarism pronounces blessedness on the forgiven person.
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blessed is one who considers the poor
The form joins covenant mercy with divine care in trouble.
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blessed are those who dwell / whose strength is in God
The repeated blessed form links worship and pilgrimage strength.
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blessed are blameless / keep testimonies
The saying describes the blessedness of obedient devotion to God’s word.
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blessed is one who finds wisdom
The wisdom form declares the blessedness of gaining wisdom.
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blessed are the poor in spirit and others
Jesus uses beatitude form to describe kingdom blessedness.
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blessed are those who hear and keep God’s word
The saying corrects sentimental privilege by locating blessedness in obedience.
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blessed is reader and hearers who keep
The Apocalypse opens with a blessed saying tied to hearing and keeping the prophecy.
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blessed is the one who keeps words of prophecy
The final blessing reinforces obedient response to the book.
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