Entity: BEATITUDE
BEATITUDE refers to a state of utmost bliss or supreme blessedness, often associated with happiness and divine favor.
BEATITUDE
Etymology
Originating in the early 15th century from Old French and Latin beatitudinem meaning 'state of blessedness,' beatitude signifies supreme happiness or blessedness.
Definition
BEATITUDE refers to a state of utmost bliss or supreme blessedness, often associated with happiness and divine favor.
Historical Context
The Beatitudes are blessings recounted by Jesus in Matthew 5:3–10 within the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, and four in the Sermon on the Plain in the Gospel of Luke, followed by four woes which mirror the blessings.
Cultural Significance
BEATITUDE holds cultural significance as a concept that embodies the idea of ultimate happiness and divine favor, often referenced in religious and philosophical contexts.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include blessings, happiness, divine favor, and spiritual well-being.
See Also
A state of utmost bliss or supreme blessedness, often associated with happiness and divine favor.