Strong's Greek · G5011
ταπεινός
tapeinós
base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly
Definition
depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
Derivation
of uncertain derivation;
Appears 8 times in Scripture
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
“Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.””
“But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,”
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.”
“Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.”
“The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.”
“He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.”
“But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.””
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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).