Shephel — H8216

Definition

masculine noun

an humble rank

1. lowliness, low estate or condition

Usually translated as

low estate

Origin

from H8213

• Derived from Shâphêl (H8213)

Greek equivalents

• tapeínōsis (G5014)

Occurrences

Shephel occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (1), Ecclesiastes (1)

• Psalms 136:23 — Who remembered us in our low estate (שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ): for his mercy endureth for ever:
• Ecclesiastes 10:6 — Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place (בַּשֵּׁ֥פֶל).