1 Peter 5:6
Strong's Lexicon
Humble yourselves,
Ταπεινώθητε (Tapeinōthēte)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 5013: To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate.

therefore,
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

under
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

God’s
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

mighty
κραταιὰν (krataian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2900: Strong, powerful, mighty. From kratos; powerful.

hand,
χεῖρα (cheira)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5495: A hand.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[due] time
καιρῷ (kairō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.

He may exalt
ὑψώσῃ (hypsōsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5312: (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate.

you.
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Young's Literal Translation
be humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that you He may exalt in good time,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,

New American Standard Bible
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,

King James Bible
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

New Living Translation
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

English Standard Version
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

New American Standard Bible
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,

King James Bible
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,

International Standard Version
Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

NET Bible
And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand

American Standard Version
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

English Revised Version
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

Young's Literal Translation
be humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that you He may exalt in good time,
















Cross References
Exodus 10:3
And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

Matthew 23:12
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

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.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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