Lexicon tapeinos: Humble, lowly Original Word: ταπεινός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast down, humble, lowly. Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition) -- base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly. HELPS Word-studies 5011 tapeinós (an adjective) – properly, low; (figuratively) inner lowliness describing the person who depends on the Lord rather than self. See 5012 (tapeinophrosynē). 5011 /tapeinós ("lowly, humble") means being God-reliant rather than self-reliant – which ironically always exalts a person (brings them true worth, cf. 1 Pet 5:6). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition low-lying, fig. lowly, hence lowly in spirit NASB Translation depressed (1), humble (5), lowly (1), meek (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5011: ταπεινόςταπεινός, ταπεινή ταπεινόν, from (Pindar), Aeschylus, Herodotus down, the Sept. for עָנִי, עָנָו, שָׁפָל, etc., low, i. e. a. properly, not rising far from the ground: Ezekiel 17:24. b. metaphorically, α. as to condition, lowly, of low degree: with a substantive, James 1:9; substantively οἱ ταπεινοί, opposed to δυνάσται, Luke 1:52; equivalent to brought low with grief, depressed (Sir. 25:23), 2 Corinthians 7:6. Neuter τά ταπεινά, Romans 12:16 (on which see συναπάγω, at the end). β. lowly in spirit, humble: opposed to ὑπερήφανος, James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5 (from Proverbs 3:34); with τῇ καρδία added, Matthew 11:29 (τῷ πνεύματι, Psalm 33:19 Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of ταπεινός is closely related to several Hebrew terms, including: Usage: The term ταπεινός is used in the New Testament to describe both a humble state of being and a humble attitude. It is often associated with the virtues of humility and meekness, which are highly valued in Christian teachings. Context: The concept of ταπεινός (tapeinos) is central to the Christian understanding of humility and servitude. In the New Testament, ταπεινός is used to describe the character and attitude that believers are encouraged to adopt, reflecting the humility of Christ Himself. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 11:29 Adj-NMSGRK: εἰμι καὶ ταπεινὸς τῇ καρδίᾳ NAS: gentle and humble in heart, KJV: meek and lowly in heart: and INT: I am and humble [in] the heart Luke 1:52 Adj-AMP Romans 12:16 Adj-DMP 2 Corinthians 7:6 Adj-AMP 2 Corinthians 10:1 Adj-NMS James 1:9 Adj-NMS James 4:6 Adj-DMP 1 Peter 5:5 Adj-DMP Strong's Greek 5011 |