Tapeinós — G5011

Definition

adjective

depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)

1. properly, not rising far from the ground
2. metaphorically

Usually translated as

humble, of low degree, base, lowly, cast down

Origin

of uncertain derivation

Occurrences

Tapeinós occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (2), James (2), 1 Peter (1)

• Matthew 11:29 — Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly (ταπεινὸς) in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
• Luke 1:52 — He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree (ταπεινούς).
• Romans 12:16 — Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate (ταπεινοῖς). Be not wise in your own conceits.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6 — Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down (ταπεινούς), comforted us by the coming of Titus;
• 2 Corinthians 10:1 — Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base (ταπεινὸς) among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
• James 1:9 — Let the brother of low degree (ταπεινὸς) rejoice in that he is exalted:
• James 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble (ταπεινοῖς).
• 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 (ταπεινοῖς).