Lexicon tapeinophrosune: Humility, lowliness of mind Original Word: ταπεινοφροσύνη Strong's Exhaustive Concordance humilityFrom a compound of tapeinos and the base of phren; humiliation of mind, i.e. Modesty -- humbleness of mind, humility (of mind, loneliness (of mind). see GREEK tapeinos see GREEK phren HELPS Word-studies 5012 tapeinophrosýnē (a noun, derived from 5011 /tapeinós, "low, humble" and 5424 /phrḗn, "moderation as regulated by inner perspective") – properly, low; humility, "lowliness" of human pride (self-government); that quality of mindset of "having a humble opinion of oneself, i.e. a deep sense of one's (moral) littleness – i.e. lowliness of mind" (J. Thayer). In Scripture, 5012 /tapeinophrosýnē ("lowliness, humility") is an inside-out virtue produced by comparing ourselves to the Lord (rather than to others). This brings behavior into alignment with this inner revelation to keep one from being self-exalting (self-determining, self-inflated). For the believer, 5012 /tapeinophrosýnē ("humility") means living in complete dependence on the Lord, i.e. with no reliance on self (the flesh). [5012 (tapeinophrosýnē) is atypically used of false humility in Col 2:18,23.] Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5012: ταπεινοφροσύνηταπεινοφροσύνη, ταπεινοφροσύνης, ἡ (ταπεινόφρων; opposed to μεγαλοφροσύνη, ὑψηλοφροσύνη (cf. Winers Grammar, 99 (94))), "the having a humble opinion of oneself; a deep sense of one's (moral) littleness; modesty, humility, lowliness of mind"; (Vulg.humilitas, Luth. Demuth): Acts 20:19; Ephesians 4:2; Philippians 2:3; Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 5:5; used of an affected and ostentatious humility in Colossians 2:18, 23. (The word occurs neither in the O. T., nor in secular authors — (but in Josephus, b. j. 4, 9, 2 in the sense of pusillanimity; also Epictetus diss. 3, 24, 56 in a bad sense. See Trench, N. T. Synonyms, § xlii.; Lightfoot on Philippians, the passage cited; Zezschwitz, Profangräcität, as above w., pp. 20, 62; Winer's Grammar, 26).) STRONGS NT 5012a: ταπεινόφρωνταπεινόφρων, ταπεινοφρον (ταπεινός and φρήν), humble-minded, i. e. having a modest opinion of oneself: 1 Peter 3:8, where Rec. φιλόφρονες. (Proverbs 29:23; in a bad sense, pusillanimous, mean-spirited, μικρούς ἡ τύχῃ καί περιδηις ποιεῖ καί ταπεινόφρονας, Plutarch, de Alex. fort. 2, 4; (de tranquill. animi 17. See Winer's Grammar, § 34, 3 and references under the word ταπεινοφροσύνη, at the end).) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ταπεινοφροσύνη, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as עָנָו (anav, Strong's 6035), meaning "humble" or "meek," and שָׁפָל (shaphal, Strong's 8217), meaning "low" or "humble." These terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on humility as a virtue pleasing to God. Usage: The term ταπεινοφροσύνη is used in the New Testament to describe an attitude of humility and modesty, particularly in relation to one's own self-perception and behavior towards others. It is often associated with a Christ-like character and is encouraged as a virtue among believers. Context: The concept of ταπεινοφροσύνη is central to Christian ethics and spirituality, emphasizing a disposition of humility and selflessness. In the New Testament, it is presented as a key characteristic of a follower of Christ. This virtue is not merely an external demeanor but an internal attitude that reflects a proper understanding of one's position before God and others. Englishman's Concordance Acts 20:19 N-GFSGRK: μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ δακρύων NAS: with all humility and with tears KJV: all humility of mind, and INT: with all humility and tears Ephesians 4:2 N-GFS Philippians 2:3 N-DFS Colossians 2:18 N-DFS Colossians 2:23 N-DFS Colossians 3:12 N-AFS 1 Peter 3:8 Adj-NMP 1 Peter 5:5 N-AFS Strong's Greek 5012 |
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