Strong’s G3106

μακαρίζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

makarizó

Pronunciation

mah-kah-REE-zo

Definition

To call blessed, to pronounce happy, to consider fortunate.

Meaning

I bless, pronounce blessed or happy.

Usage

The verb μακαρίζω is used to express the act of declaring someone as blessed or fortunate. It often conveys a sense of recognizing the divine favor or happiness bestowed upon an individual. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the blessed state of those who experience God's favor or fulfill His will.

Bible references

Luke 1:48;James 5:11