The meaning of “ταπείνωσις”
Understanding tapeínōsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
humiliation, be made low, low estate, vile. - depression (in rank or feeling)
ταπείνωσις
humiliation, be made low, low estate, vile. - depression (in rank or feeling)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:48 | “For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.” Word: ταπείνωσις (tapeínōsis) | |
| Acts 8:33 | “In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.” Word: ταπείνωσις (tapeínōsis) | |
| Philippians 3:21 | “Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. ” Word: ταπείνωσις (tapeínōsis) | |
| James 1:10 | “But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.” Word: ταπείνωσις (tapeínōsis) |