King James Version
Luke 6:21 in the King James Version says “Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.”
Luke 6:21 · KJV
And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“are ye that hunger”
G3983to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“ye shall be filled”
G5526to fodder, i.e., (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance)
“are ye that weep”
G2799to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
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