Be afflicted [τ α λ α ι π ω ρ η σ α τ ε]. Only here in New Testament. The kindred noun talaipwria, misery, occurs ch. 5 1.

Mourn [π ε ν θ η σ α τ ε]. Used of grief that is manifested. So mostly in New Testament, and very commonly joined, as here, with weep. So Mark 16:10; Luke 6:25, etc. In the next sentence occurs the kindred noun penqov mourning, into which laughter, also something manifest, is to be changed. Heaviness [κ α τ η φ ε ι α ν]. Properly, a casting down of the eyes. Compare Luke 18:13. Only here in New Testament.

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Old Testament