ταπεινόςtapeinós
low-lying; metaphorically
Greek (New Testament) · G5011
Meanings
(a) lowly, of low degree, brought low: James 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:6 (cf. Sirach 25:23); οἱ τ., opposed to δυνάσται, Luke 1:52; τ. ταπεινοῖς (neuter, R, text; masc., R, margin; see ICC, in l.), Romans 12:16
(b) lowly in spirit, humble, in classical Greek usually in a slighting sense, in NT in an honourable sense: 2 Corinthians 10:1; followed by τ. καρδίᾳ, Matthew 11:29 (cf. Psalms 34:19); opposed to ὑπερήφανος, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5 (LXX).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 8 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Luke 1:52 He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble.
- Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.
- James 1:9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.