The meaning of “ταπεινοφροσύνη”
Understanding tapeinophrosýnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
humbleness of mind, humility (of mind, loneliness (of mind). - humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty
ταπεινοφροσύνη
humbleness of mind, humility (of mind, loneliness (of mind). - humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:19 | “Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:” Word: ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosýnē) | |
| Ephesians 4:2 | “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;” Word: ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosýnē) | |
| Philippians 2:3 | “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” Word: ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosýnē) | |
| Colossians 2:23 | “Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. ” Word: ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosýnē) | |
| 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.” Word: ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosýnē) |