Know the Word.

Greek word

makarízō

μακαρίζω

What it means

to beatify, i.e. pronounce fortunate

to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate

Where it comes from

from makários (μακάριος)

How the King James translates it

  • call1
  • happy1

Every place it appears 2

Luke1:48
James5:11