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
- Jesus is the central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the savior of humanity.
- MOUNTAIN /ˈmaʊntɪn/ · noun
- A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually over 300 meters (1,000 feet). Related: hill, peak, ridge, slope.
- 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 /ˈtɛtʃər/ · noun
- A person who teaches, especially in a school or university. A person who imparts knowledge or skills to others. Related: educator, instructor, professor, lecturer.
- 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 /pɔːr/ · adjective
- Having little or no money; impoverished. Lacking something necessary or desirable. Related: impoverished, indigent, needy, destitute.
- MOURN /mɔrn/ · verb
- To feel or express sorrow or regret, typically for someone who has died. To feel or show sadness or regret. Related: grieve, lament, regret, repine.
- MEEK /miːk/ · adjective
- Having or showing a quiet and gentle nature; not proud or assertive. Lacking confidence or courage. Related: timid, bashful, modest, humble.
- HUNGER /ˈhʌŋɡər/ · noun, verb
- A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, or a strong desire to eat. To feel or show a strong desire to eat. Related: famish, starve, crave, pang.
- THIRST /θəːst/ · noun, verb
- A feeling of needing to drink water, or a strong desire for something. To feel or show a need for something, especially water. Related: drought, dryness, hunger, craving.
- MERCY /mɜːrsi/ · noun
- Mercy is the feeling of forgiveness and compassion towards someone who has done wrong. It is the act of showing kindness or compassion to someone who does not deserve it. Related: compassion, pity, leniency, forgiveness.
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