G5013 ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) — to humble

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5013

to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)

KJV usage: :--abase, bring low, humble (self).

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to bring low, depress, level, Lk. 3:5; met. to humble, abase, Phil. 2:8; mid. to descend to, or live in, a humble condition, 2 Cor. 11:7; Phil. 4:12; to humble, depress the pride of, any one, Mt. 18:4; mid. to humble one’s self, exhibit humility and contrition, Jas. 4:10; 1 Pet. 5:6; to humble with respect to hopes and expectations, to depress with disappointment, Mt. 23:12; Lk. 14:11; 18:14; 2 Cor. 12:21*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 18:4 Matthew 23:12 Luke 3:5 Luke 14:11 Luke 18:14 2 Corinthians 11:7 2 Corinthians 12:21 Philippians 2:8 Philippians 4:12 James 4:10 1 Peter 5:6

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