Strong's Lexicon shephel: Low, humble Original Word: שֶׁפֶל Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַל (shaphal), meaning "to be low" or "to be humble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5011 (ταπεινός, tapeinos): Meaning "lowly" or "humble." - G5013 (ταπεινόω, tapeinoō): Meaning "to humble" or "to bring low." Usage: The Hebrew word "shephel" is used to describe something that is low in height or position, or metaphorically, someone who is humble or of lowly status. It often conveys a sense of humility or being brought low, either physically or in spirit. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a valued trait, often associated with righteousness and favor in the eyes of God. The concept of being "low" or "humble" was not only a physical description but also a spiritual and moral one. The Israelites understood that God often chose the humble and lowly to accomplish His purposes, as seen in the lives of figures like David and Moses. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphel Definition low estate or condition NASB Translation humble places (1), low estate (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵׁ֫פֶל noun [masculine] low estate, condition; — absolute ׳שׁ Ecclesiastes 10:6 (opposed to מְרוֺמִים); suffix שִׁפְלֵנוּ Psalm 136:33. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance low estate place From shaphel; an humble rank -- low estate (place). see HEBREW shaphel Forms and Transliterations בַּשֵּׁ֥פֶל בשפל בשפלנו שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ baš·šê·p̄el bashShefel baššêp̄el bə·šip̄·lê·nū beshiflenu bəšip̄lênūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 136:23 HEB: שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ זָ֣כַר לָ֑נוּ NAS: remembered us in our low estate, For His lovingkindness KJV: Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy INT: our low remembered for Ecclesiastes 10:6 2 Occurrences |
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