Makarízō — G3106
G3106 · Greek — μακαρίζω
Pronunciation: mak-ar-id'-zo
Definition
verb
to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
Usually translated as
call blessed, count happy
Occurrences
Makarízō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), James (1)
- Luke 1:48 — For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed (μακαριοῦσίν).
- James 5:11 — Behold, we count them happy (μακαρίζομεν) which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
Strong's Lexicon — M