ταπεινός tapeinós
Meaning
depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
In the King James Version: base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly
Derivation: of uncertain derivation;
Where it is used
- Matthew 11:29 Take 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 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
- Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now 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 The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
- James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- 1 Peter 5:5 Young 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.”