The meaning of “ταπεινόω”
Understanding tapeinóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abase, bring low, humble (self). - to depress - figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
ταπεινόω
abase, bring low, humble (self). - to depress - figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:12 | “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” Word: ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) | |
| Luke 14:11 | “For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” Word: ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:21 | “And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. ” Word: ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) | |
| Philippians 4:12 | “I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.” Word: ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) | |
| James 4:10 | “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” Word: ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) |