Lexicon tapeinósis: Humiliation, lowliness, abasement Original Word: ταπείνωσις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance humiliation, low estateFrom tapeinoo; depression (in rank or feeling) -- humiliation, be made low, low estate, vile. see GREEK tapeinoo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5014 tapeínōsis (a noun, derived from the root, tapein-) – properly, lowliness ("humiliation"). See 5011 (tapeinos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tapeinoó Definition low estate, humiliation NASB Translation humble state (2), humiliation (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5014: ταπείνωσιςταπείνωσις, ταπεινώσεως, ἡ (ταπεινόω), lowness, low estate (humiliation): Luke 1:48; Acts 8:33 (from Isaiah 53:8); Philippians 3:21 (on which see σῶμα, 1 b.); metaphorically, spiritual abasement, leading one to perceive and lament his (moral) littleness and guilt, James 1:10, see Kern at the passage (In various senses, by Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch; the Sept. for עֳנִי.) (See references under the word ταπεινοφροσύνη.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ταπεινόω (tapeinoō), meaning "to humble" or "to bring low."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of humility and lowliness in the Old Testament is often expressed by the Hebrew word עֳנִי (ani, Strong's H6040), which denotes affliction, poverty, or humility. Another related term is שָׁפֵל (shafel, Strong's H8217), meaning low or humble. These Hebrew terms convey similar themes of humility and lowliness before God and others. Usage: The term ταπείνωσις is used in the New Testament to describe both the condition of being humbled and the virtue of humility. It appears in contexts that emphasize the importance of humility before God and others. Context: • Biblical Context: In the New Testament, ταπείνωσις is often associated with the Christian virtue of humility, which is highly esteemed. It is seen as a necessary attitude for receiving God's grace and favor. The concept of ταπείνωσις is countercultural, as it contrasts with the worldly pursuit of honor and status. Forms and Transliterations ταπεινωσει ταπεινώσει ταπεινώσεί ταπεινωσεως ταπεινώσεως ταπεινώσεώς ταπεινωσιν ταπείνωσιν ταπείνωσίν ταπείνωσις tapeinosei tapeinōsei tapeinṓsei tapeinoseos tapeinōseōs tapeinṓseos tapeinṓseōs tapeinosin tapeinōsin tapeínosin tapeínōsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:48 N-AFSGRK: ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης NAS: For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; KJV: he hath regarded the low estate of his INT: upon the humiliation of the handmaiden Acts 8:33 N-DFS Philippians 3:21 N-GFS James 1:10 N-DFS Strong's Greek 5014 |