LIVE - to be quickened or made alive to God’s life as your existence in this life; sustain, prosper, bless.

2 - opened His mouth (front edge of a weapon) and taught (by word of mouth).

3 - poor - recognize their poverty without God’s provision.

4 - mourn - from their repentance, recognizing the pain their sin caused.

5 - meek - strength under His control.

6 - hunger - crave, famished for.
thirst - dryness producing desire.

7 - merciful - so touched by the suffering of

8 - pure - correct interior motives.

9 - peacemakers - those who bring the peace of God to others.

10 - persecuted - pursued by enmity.

11-12 - when we shall say - rejoice.