◄ 5014. tapeinósis ►
Strong's Lexicon tapeinósis: Humiliation, lowliness, abasement Original Word: ταπείνωσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: tapeinósis Pronunciation: tah-pay-NO-sis Phonetic Spelling: (tap-i'-no-sis) Definition: abasement (in spirit), low condition (in circumstances). Meaning: The noun ταπείνωσις refers to the state of being humbled, humiliation, or lowliness. It can denote both a physical state of lowliness or a spiritual attitude of humility. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ταπεινόω (tapeinoō), meaning "to humble" or "to bring low." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of humility and lowliness in the Old Testament is often expressed by the Hebrew word עֳנִי (ani, Strong's H6040), which denotes affliction, poverty, or humility. Another related term is שָׁפֵל (shafel, Strong's H8217), meaning low or humble. These Hebrew terms convey similar themes of humility and lowliness before God and others. Usage: The term ταπείνωσις is used in the New Testament to describe both the condition of being humbled and the virtue of humility. It appears in contexts that emphasize the importance of humility before God and others. Context: • Biblical Context: In the New Testament, ταπείνωσις is often associated with the Christian virtue of humility, which is highly esteemed. It is seen as a necessary attitude for receiving God's grace and favor. The concept of ταπείνωσις is countercultural, as it contrasts with the worldly pursuit of honor and status. • Key Verses: • Acts 8:33 (BSB): "In His humiliation, justice was denied Him. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth." This verse refers to the suffering and humble state of Jesus Christ during His crucifixion, highlighting His willing submission and the injustice He endured. • Philippians 3:21 (BSB): "who will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself." Here, ταπείνωσις is used to describe the humble state of human bodies, which will be transformed in the resurrection. • Theological Significance: The concept of ταπείνωσις is central to Christian theology, emphasizing the need for believers to adopt a posture of humility. It reflects the example set by Jesus Christ, who, despite His divine nature, took on human form and suffered humiliation for the sake of humanity. This humility is not merely an external condition but an internal disposition that aligns with God's will. • Practical Application: Christians are encouraged to embrace ταπείνωσις by recognizing their dependence on God, serving others selflessly, and valuing others above themselves. This attitude fosters unity within the Christian community and reflects the character of Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5014 tapeínōsis (a noun, derived from the root, tapein-) – properly, lowliness ("humiliation"). See 5011 (tapeinos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from tapeinoó Definition low estate, humiliation NASB Translation humble state (2), humiliation (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5014: ταπείνωσις ταπείνωσις, ταπεινώσεως, ἡ (ταπεινόω), lowness, low estate (humiliation): Luke 1:48; Acts 8:33 (from Isaiah 53:8); Philippians 3:21 (on which see σῶμα, 1 b.); metaphorically, spiritual abasement, leading one to perceive and lament his (moral) littleness and guilt, James 1:10, see Kern at the passage (In various senses, by Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch; the Sept. for עֳנִי.) (See references under the word ταπεινοφροσύνη.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance humiliation, low estate From tapeinoo; depression (in rank or feeling) -- humiliation, be made low, low estate, vile. see GREEK tapeinoo Forms and Transliterations ταπεινωσει ταπεινώσει ταπεινώσεί ταπεινωσεως ταπεινώσεως ταπεινώσεώς ταπεινωσιν ταπείνωσιν ταπείνωσίν ταπείνωσις tapeinosei tapeinōsei tapeinṓsei tapeinoseos tapeinōseōs tapeinṓseos tapeinṓseōs tapeinosin tapeinōsin tapeínosin tapeínōsin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:48 N-AFS GRK: ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης NAS: For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; KJV: he hath regarded the low estate of his INT: upon the humiliation of the handmaiden Acts 8:33 N-DFS GRK: Ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει αὐτοῦ ἡ NAS: IN HUMILIATION HIS JUDGMENT WAS TAKEN KJV: In his humiliation his judgment INT: In the humiliation of him the Philippians 3:21 N-GFS GRK: σῶμα τῆς ταπεινώσεως ἡμῶν σύμμορφον NAS: the body of our humble state into conformity KJV: shall change our vile body, thatINT: body of humiliation of us conformed James 1:10 N-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει αὐτοῦ ὅτι NAS: and the rich man [is to glory] in his humiliation, because KJV: in that he is made low: because as INT: in the humiliation of him because Strong's Greek 5014 4 Occurrences ταπεινώσει — 2 Occ. ταπεινώσεως — 1 Occ. ταπείνωσιν — 1 Occ.