Forms of the word
Greek transliteration
makarizō
Simplified transliteration
makarizo
Principal Parts
μακαριῶ, ἐμακάρισα, -, -, -
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
v-2a(1)
Gloss
to call blessed; to consider blessed
Definition
to pronounce happy, fortunate, Lk. 1:48; Jas. 5:11*
Greek-English Concordance for μακαρίζω
| Luke 1:48 |
for he has looked on the humble estate of his maidservant. For behold, from now on all generations will declare (makariousin | μακαριοῦσιν | fut act ind 3 pl) me blessed (makariousin | μακαριοῦσιν | fut act ind 3 pl), |
| James 5:11 |
For sure, we regard as blessed (makarizomen | μακαρίζομεν | pres act ind 1 pl) those who persevered. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the result of the Lord's activity, that the Lord is exceedingly compassionate and merciful. |