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Beatitude
01
one of the eight blessings pronounced by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, each beginning with "Blessed are…"
Examples
The first beatitude is " Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "
The beatitudes form the ethical foundation of Christian discipleship.
02
a state of perfect happiness
Examples
He sat in quiet beatitude, watching the sun rise over the hills.
The monk 's face radiated beatitude, untouched by worldly concerns.
