ταπεινός

tapeinosAdjectiveG5011

lowly

From: of uncertain derivation;

Short Definition

depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)

Full Lexicon Entry

low-lying; metaphorically, (a) lowly, of low degree, brought low: οἱ τ., opposite to δυνάσται; *ταπεινοῖς *(neut., R, txt.; masc., R, mg.; see ICC, in l); (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: ; opposite to ὑπερήφανος, " (LXX) .
LXX Usage: for שָׁפָל, עָנִי, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
James
2
1 Peter
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:5
  • 2 Corinthians 10:1
  • 2 Corinthians 7:6
  • James 1:9
  • James 4:6

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