G5011: ταπεινός
tapeinós · “lowly”
Definition
depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
KJV translates it as: base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly
Word origin: of uncertain derivation;
Extended definition
[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) .†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5011 is translated
- to the humble ×2
- humble ×1
- the humble; ×1
- lowly ×1
- downcast ×1
- am humble ×1
- of low degree ×1
Bible verses with G5011 (tapeinós)
Tapeinós appears in 8 verses.
- Matthew 11:29
Take 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
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
- Romans 12:16
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
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
- 2 Corinthians 10:1
Now 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
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
- James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
- 1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, 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.