blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

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The phrase you provided is a well-known biblical beatitude from the Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew 5:6 (NIV): "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

Explanation:

  • Blessed : Happy, fortunate, or spiritually favored.
  • Hunger and thirst : A deep, intense desire or longing.
  • Righteousness : Moral integrity, justice, and living in accordance with God's will.
  • They will be filled : Their longing will be satisfied.

This beatitude encourages a passionate desire for justice and moral goodness, promising that such a desire will be fulfilled. If you'd like, I can provide more context, interpretation, or related scriptures!