Mat 5:4 | TNotes | STEP | 5:4 Those who mourn were those who lamented the spiritual and national condition of Israel (see 23:37-39 ; Isa 61:2-3 ; Joel 1:8-13 ; 2:12-13 , 18-19 ; Rom 9:1-5 ; 1 Cor 5:2 ; Jas 4:9 ). Personal grief, whether caused by sin or tragedy, may also be in view (Mark 16:10 ; Rev 18:11 , 19 ). • will be comforted: The passive voice is used out of reverence for the holy name of God; the phrase could also be rendered God will comfort them (see also Matt 5:6-7 , 9 ). Comfort will accompany the fulfillment of all that God has promised (Isa 40:1-2 ; 61:2-3 ).

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b23:37-39►

cIsa 61:2-3►

dJoel 1:8-13►

e2:12-13►

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gRom 9:1-5►

h1 Cor 5:2►

iJas 4:9►

jMark 16:10►

kRev 18:11►

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mMatt 5:6-7►

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oIsa 40:1-2►

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‏ Matthew 5:4

5:4 ^a Those who mourn were those who lamented the spiritual and national condition of Israel (see 23:37-39 ^b; Isa 61:2-3 ^c; Joel 1:8-13 ^d; 2:12-13 ^e, 18-19 ^f; Rom 9:1-5 ^g; 1 Cor 5:2 ^h; Jas 4:9 ⁱ). Personal grief, whether caused by sin or tragedy, may also be in view (Mark 16:10 ^j; Rev 18:11 ^k, 19 ^l).

• will be comforted: The passive voice is used out of reverence for the holy name of God; the phrase could also be rendered God will comfort them (see also Matt 5:6-7 ^m, 9 ⁿ). Comfort will accompany the fulfillment of all that God has promised (Isa 40:1-2 ^o; 61:2-3 ^p).