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 timesAppears 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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