The Beatitudes Word Search
The Beatitudes, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: JESUS, MOUNTAIN, CROWD, DISCIPLES, TEACHER, BLESSED, POOR, MOURN, MEEK, HUNGER, THIRST, MERCY.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
The Beatitudes word list, defined
- JESUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/ · proper noun; interjection
- Jesus is the central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and the Son of Man whose life and teachings are described in the New Testament. As an interjection, “Jesus!” expresses surprise, shock, frustration, or dismay and may be regarded as blasphemous in some religious contexts. Related: Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Saviour.
- MOUNTAIN /ˈmaʊntən/ · noun
- A large natural elevation of the land that rises substantially above the surrounding terrain, often with steep slopes and a summit. The term is also used broadly for any prominent or elevated part of the landscape. Related: hill, peak, summit, massif.
- CROWD /kraʊd/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a crowd is a large group of people gathered closely together in one place. As a verb, to crowd means to fill a space so that there is little room to move, or to press in on someone or something. Related: throng, mass, horde, mob.
- DISCIPLES /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/ · noun
- Plural of disciple: followers or students of a particular teacher, leader, or philosophy, especially the twelve followers of Jesus Christ. Related: followers, adherents, students, devotees.
- TEACHER /ˈtiːtʃə/ (British); /ˈtiːtʃɚ/ (US) · noun, verb
- A person who teaches, especially one employed to instruct students in a school or other educational institution. As an informal verb, to teach or instruct. Related: instructor, tutor, educator, schoolteacher.
- BLESSED /ˈblɛsɪd/ (adjective); also /ˈblɛsəd/ in some religious or literary contexts; the past-tense verb form is usually pronounced /blɛst/ · adjective
- Made holy or consecrated; endowed with divine favor, happiness, or protection. Also used more generally to describe something fortunate, welcome, or bringing joy. Related: hallowed, consecrated, sanctified, fortunate.
- POOR /pɔː(r)/ (British); /pʊ(r)/ (American) · adjective, noun
- Having little or insufficient money, resources, or advantages; lacking something needed or desirable. It can also describe low quality, inadequate performance, or an unfortunate condition. Related: disadvantaged, unfortunate, needy, destitute.
- MOURN /mɔːrn/ (British: /mɔːn/) · verb
- To grieve, especially for someone who has died; also, to feel or express sorrow over a loss, separation, or disappointment. Related: grieve, lament, bemoan, rue.
- MEEK /miːk/ · adjective
- Humble, gentle, and unassertive in manner. It can also mean excessively submissive or compliant. Related: humble, submissive, compliant, docile.
- HUNGER /ˈhʌŋɡər/ · noun
- A feeling of physical discomfort or weakness caused by a lack of food. By extension, it refers to a strong or persistent desire for something. Related: hungriness, appetite, desire, longing.
- THIRST /θɜːrst/ · noun; verb
- The bodily need or desire for drink; by extension, a strong desire for something. As a verb, thirst means to feel a strong need for drink or to desire something intensely. Related: desire, craving, longing, yen.
- MERCY /ˈmɜːsi/ (British); /ˈmɝsi/ (US) · noun
- Compassion or leniency toward someone who has erred, suffered, or is in distress, especially the decision to spare or reduce a punishment. It can also refer to forgiveness or kindness shown in difficult circumstances. Related: compassion, clemency, leniency, kindness.
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