Blessed Are The Peacemakers For They Shall Be Called Children Of God

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God is a well-known phrase from the Sermon on the Mount, a collection of teachings by Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 5:9) in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. This beatitude emphasizes the value of peacemaking and the divine recognition bestowed upon those who actively pursue and promote peace. The phrase underscores the importance of peace in Christian teachings and suggests that peacemakers are seen as children of God, reflecting His nature and character. In Hebrew, the phrase can be translated as אַשְׁרֵי עֹשֵׂי הַשָּׁלוֹם כִּי הֵם יִקָּרְאוּ בְּנֵי אֱלֹהִים (Ashrei osei hashalom ki heim yikarevu bnei elohim). Other translations include Beati pacifici quoniam filii Dei vocabuntur in Latin, Bienaventurados los pacificadores, porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios in Spanish, and Selig sind, die Frieden stiften; denn sie werden Gottes Kinder heißen in German. This teaching is part of the broader ethical and spiritual guidance provided by Jesus, encouraging followers to embody virtues such as humility, mercy, and righteousness. The concept of peacemaking is central to many religious and ethical traditions, highlighting the universal aspiration for harmony and resolution of conflict.