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<a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having turned to the disciples, He said in private, "Blessed are the eyes seeing what you see! <a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: <a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; <a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Turning to the disciples, He said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see; <a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Turning to the disciples, He said privately, &#8220Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see, <a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And turning to the disciples, He said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see, <a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And turning to the disciples, He said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see, <a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then turning to His disciples, Jesus said privately, “Blessed [joyful, spiritually enlightened, and favored by God] are the eyes which see what you see, <a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then turning to his disciples he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see! <a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then turning to His disciples He said privately, &#8220The eyes that see the things you see are blessed! <a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: <a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus then turned to his disciples and said to them in private, "You are really blessed to see what you see! <a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: <a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He turned to his disciples in private and said to them, "How blessed you are to see what you've seen. <a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said to them privately, "How fortunate you are to see the things you see! <a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then turning to his disciples in private, he told them, "How blessed are the eyes that see what you see! <a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately, ?Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. <a href="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! <a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see, <a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he turned himself to his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He turned towards His disciples and said to them apart, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see! <a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Turning to the disciples, he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having turned to the disciples, He said, by themselves, “Blessed the eyes that are perceiving what you perceive; <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having turned to the disciples, He said in private, "Blessed are the eyes seeing what you see! <a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having turned unto the disciples, he said, by themselves, 'Happy the eyes that are perceiving what ye perceive; <a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having turned to the disciples apart he said, Happy the eyes seeing what ye see:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And turning to his disciples, he said: Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see. <a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And turning to his disciples, he said: “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. <a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Turning to the disciples in private he said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he turned to his disciples alone and said, Blessed are the eyes which see what you see. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he turned to his disciples by themselves and he said, “Blessed are those eyes that are seeing whatever you are seeing.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he turned to his disciples, and said privately: Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. <a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And turning to His disciples, privately He said, <FR>Happy are your eyes, seeing those things which you see.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things which ye see: <a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then addressing himself to his disciples in particular, he said, happy are they, who see what you see: <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He turned towards His disciples and said to them apart, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see! <a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, turning to the disciples, He said, privately, <FR>"Happy the eyes that behold what ye are beholding!<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And turning to the disciples, He said to them in particular, <FR>Blessed are the eyes that see what ye see:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/10-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4279" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Jesus' Prayer of Thanksgiving</a> …22All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4762.htm" title="4762: strapheis (V-APP-NMS) -- Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse.">Jesus turned</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētas (N-AMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idian (Adj-AFS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">privately,</a> <a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">“Blessed are</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmoi (N-NMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">see</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepete (V-PIA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">you see.</a> 24For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Matthew 13:16-17</a> But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. / For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25-27</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Isaiah 52:15</a> so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. <a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Isaiah 64:4</a> From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9-10</a> Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a> All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. <a href="/john/8-56.htm">John 8:56</a> Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.” <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5</a> which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a> Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a> Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. <a href="/daniel/12-8.htm">Daniel 12:8-9</a> I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” / “Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a> The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a> Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14-16</a> But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he turned him to his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see:Blessed.<a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Matthew 13:16,17</a> But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/luke/9-36.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/9-53.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-6.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/luke/17-14.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 10</div>1. <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;</a> 13. <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">pronounces a woe against certain cities.</a> 17. <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">The seventy return with joy; </a> 18. <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">he shows them wherein to rejoice, </a> 21. <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">and thanks his Father for his grace;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">magnifies the happy estate of his church;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, </a> 30. <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;</a> 38. <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately This phrase indicates a moment of intimate communication between Jesus and His disciples. The context is significant as it follows the return of the seventy-two disciples who were sent out to preach and perform miracles. Jesus' choice to speak privately suggests the importance of the message and the special relationship He shares with His disciples. This private setting underscores the personal nature of Jesus' teaching and the privilege of being His close followers. It reflects the pattern of Jesus often revealing deeper truths to His disciples away from the crowds, as seen in other instances like <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Mark 4:34</a>.Blessed are the eyes that see what you see The term "blessed" here conveys a sense of divine favor and happiness. Jesus is acknowledging the unique privilege the disciples have in witnessing His ministry and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. This statement connects to the broader biblical theme of revelation and fulfillment of prophecy. The disciples are witnessing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speak of the coming of God's salvation with miraculous signs. The phrase also highlights the contrast between the disciples and the many prophets and kings who longed to see the Messiah's day but did not, as mentioned in the following verse, <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Luke 10:24</a>. This moment is a fulfillment of God's promises and a pivotal point in salvation history, emphasizing the disciples' role as eyewitnesses to the life and work of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching His disciples. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are being directly addressed in this passage. They are witnesses to His teachings and miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/p/private_setting.htm">Private Setting</a> Jesus speaks to His disciples privately, indicating a special revelation or teaching meant specifically for them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_privilege_of_revelation.htm">The Privilege of Revelation</a> The disciples were blessed to witness the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus. As modern believers, we are also blessed to have the complete revelation of God's Word in the Bible. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight.htm">Spiritual Sight</a> True blessedness comes from spiritual insight and understanding. We should pray for eyes to see and hearts to understand God's work in our lives and the world. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_blessings.htm">Gratitude for Spiritual Blessings</a> Recognize and be thankful for the spiritual blessings and insights we have received. Reflect on how these blessings impact our daily walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discipleship.htm">The Importance of Discipleship</a> Just as Jesus taught His disciples privately, we should seek intimate and personal discipleship relationships where we can grow in our understanding of God's Word. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a> Having been blessed with spiritual insight, we are called to share the good news of Jesus with others, helping them to see and understand the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 10</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_jesus_sent_72_disciples.htm">Luke 10:1 - How can we confirm historically that Jesus actually appointed and sent out seventy-two disciples beyond the Bible's account?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_jesus_returned_as_promised.htm">Matthew 10:23 - Why has Jesus not returned if he promised his disciples they wouldn't finish visiting all the towns of Israel before his coming?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_tenth_disciple.htm">Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)</a> <a href="/q/where_did_jesus_tell_them_to_stay.htm">Where did Jesus tell his disciples to stay after his resurrection? (Matthew 28:10 vs. Luke 24:49)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23-24) Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see . . .--Another instance of repeated words, St. Matthew reporting them as spoken after the parable of the Sower (<a href="/matthew/13-16.htm" title="But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.">Matthew 13:16</a>. See Note on that verse).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 23, 24. - And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see. Alluding, especially, to such prophets and their words as Balaam (in <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a>) and Jacob (in <a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a>). Keble has a quaint verse here, striking, as is usual with him, the central truth - "Save that each little voice in turn Some glorious truth proclaims; What sages would have died to learn Now taught by cottage dames." These last words, the evangelist expressly says, were spoken privately. In fact, such a statement could only have been addressed to the inner circle - to those men (not exclusively the twelve) who had been much under the immediate influence of the Lord's teaching about himself. Gradually their sense as to who and what he was was becoming more acute. Glimpses of his Divinity ever and anon flashed before their eyes. But, to the last, their faith was very weak and wavering. Such words as these, after what had gone before, must have sunk deep into many of the listeners' hearts. <a href="/commentaries/luke/10-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] turned στραφεὶς (strapheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4762.htm">Strong's 4762: </a> Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθητὰς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. [and] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. privately, ἰδίαν (idian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. “Blessed [are] Μακάριοι (Makarioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eyes ὀφθαλμοὶ (ophthalmoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. that οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. see βλέποντες (blepontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. what ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you see. βλέπετε (blepete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. 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