ταπεινός, -ή, -όν [in LXX for שָׁפָל, עָנִי, etc. ;] low-lying; metaphorically, (a) lowly, of low degree, brought low: Jas.1:9, 2Co.7:6 (cf. Sir.25:23); οἱ τ., opposite to δυνάσται, Luk.1:52; τ. ταπεινοῖς (neut., R, txt.; masc., R, mg.; see ICC, in l), Rom.12:16; (b) lowly in spirit, humble, in cl. usually in a slighting sense (see Tr., Syn., § xlii; but see also Abbott, Essays, 81), in NT in an honourable sense: 2Co.10:1; before τ. καρδίᾳ, Mat.11:29 (cf. Psa.34:19); opposite to ὑπερήφανος, Jas.4:6, 1Pe.5:5" (LXX) .† (AS)
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G5011 — ταπεινός
tapeinos · lowly · Greek
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Matthew 11:29 · ταπεινὸςTake My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Luke 1:52 · ταπεινούς·He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.Romans 12:16 · ταπεινοῖςLive in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.2 Corinthians 7:6 · ταπεινοὺςBut God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,2 Corinthians 10:1 · ταπεινὸςNow by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.James 1:9 · ταπεινὸςThe brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.James 4:6 · ταπεινοῖςBut He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”1 Peter 5:5 · ταπεινοῖςYoung men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”