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 of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.Luke 1:52 · ταπεινούς·He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.Romans 12:16 · ταπεινοῖς[Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.2 Corinthians 7:6 · ταπεινοὺςNevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;2 Corinthians 10:1 · ταπεινὸςNow I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence [am] base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:James 1:9 · ταπεινὸςLet the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:James 4:6 · ταπεινοῖςBut he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.1 Peter 5:5 · ταπεινοῖςLikewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.