Strong's Lexicon tapeinos: Humble, lowly Original Word: ταπεινός Word Origin: Derived from the root word "tapeinóō" (Strong's 5013), meaning "to humble" or "to bring low." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "tapeinos" is עָנָו (anav, Strong's 6035), which also means humble or meek. Usage: The Greek word "tapeinos" primarily denotes a state of humility or lowliness. It is used to describe a person who is humble in spirit, not seeking self-exaltation, and is often associated with a modest or unpretentious demeanor. In the New Testament, "tapeinos" is frequently used to highlight the virtue of humility as a characteristic of those who are righteous and favored by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, humility was not typically regarded as a virtue. The culture often valued honor, status, and power. However, the Christian teaching, as reflected in the New Testament, subverts this cultural norm by elevating humility as a key virtue. This reflects the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who exemplified humility and taught His followers to do the same. HELPS Word-studies 5011 tapeinós (an adjective) – properly, low; (figuratively) inner lowliness describing the person who depends on the Lord rather than self. See 5012 (tapeinophrosynē). 5011 /tapeinós ("lowly, humble") means being God-reliant rather than self-reliant – which ironically always exalts a person (brings them true worth, cf. 1 Pet 5:6). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition low-lying, fig. lowly, hence lowly in spirit NASB Translation depressed (1), humble (5), lowly (1), meek (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5011: ταπεινόςταπεινός, ταπεινή ταπεινόν, from (Pindar), Aeschylus, Herodotus down, the Sept. for עָנִי, עָנָו, שָׁפָל, etc., low, i. e. a. properly, not rising far from the ground: Ezekiel 17:24. b. metaphorically, α. as to condition, lowly, of low degree: with a substantive, James 1:9; substantively οἱ ταπεινοί, opposed to δυνάσται, Luke 1:52; equivalent to brought low with grief, depressed (Sir. 25:23), 2 Corinthians 7:6. Neuter τά ταπεινά, Romans 12:16 (on which see συναπάγω, at the end). β. lowly in spirit, humble: opposed to ὑπερήφανος, James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5 (from Proverbs 3:34); with τῇ καρδία added, Matthew 11:29 (τῷ πνεύματι, Psalm 33:19 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast down, humble, lowly. Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition) -- base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly. Forms and Transliterations εταπεινοφρόνουν ταπεινά ταπεινή ταπεινοί ταπεινοις ταπεινοίς ταπεινοῖς ταπεινόν ταπεινος ταπεινός ταπεινὸς ταπεινοτέρα ταπεινότερα ταπεινού ταπεινους ταπεινούς ταπεινοὺς ταπεινώ ταπεινών ταπείνων ταπεινωτάτη tapeinois tapeinoîs tapeinos tapeinòs tapeinous tapeinoús tapeinoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 11:29 Adj-NMSGRK: εἰμι καὶ ταπεινὸς τῇ καρδίᾳ NAS: gentle and humble in heart, KJV: meek and lowly in heart: and INT: I am and humble [in] the heart Luke 1:52 Adj-AMP Romans 12:16 Adj-DMP 2 Corinthians 7:6 Adj-AMP 2 Corinthians 10:1 Adj-NMS James 1:9 Adj-NMS James 4:6 Adj-DMP 1 Peter 5:5 Adj-DMP Strong's Greek 5011 |
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