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ταπεινόω G5013

G5013 is the Greek word ταπεινόω, transliterated tapeinóō. The King James Version most often renders it humble.

Word: ταπεινόωTransliteration: tapeinóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart).

Where it comes from

from G5011 (ταπεινός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

humble 3×abased 3×humbleth 2×humble yourselves 2×brought low 1×abasing 1×humbled 1×both how to be abased 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abase, bring low, humble (self).

Verses using ταπεινόω

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 18:4 · KJV

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 23:12 · KJV

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Luke 3:5 · KJV

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

Luke 14:11 · KJV

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Luke 18:14 · KJV

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.

2 Corinthians 11:7 · KJV

Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

2 Corinthians 12:21 · KJV

And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

Philippians 2:8 · KJV

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Philippians 4:12 · KJV

I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

James 4:10 · KJV

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

1 Peter 5:6 · KJV

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

Common questions

What does Strong's G5013 mean?

G5013 is the Greek word ταπεινόω (tapeinóō), meaning to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart).

How is G5013 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it humble (3 times), abased (3 times), humbleth (2 times), humble yourselves (2 times), brought low (1 time), among others.

How many times does G5013 appear in the Bible?

ταπεινόω (tapeinóō) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5013 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5011 (ταπεινός).

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