Strong’s G5014
ταπείνωσις
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
tapeinósis
Pronunciation
tah-pay-NO-sis
Definition
Humiliation, lowliness, abasement
Meaning
abasement (in spirit), low condition (in circumstances).
Usage
The term "tapeinósis" refers to a state of humility or lowliness, often implying a condition of being brought low or experiencing humiliation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both voluntary humility and involuntary abasement. It can refer to the humble state of mind that believers are encouraged to adopt, as well as the external circumstances of suffering or degradation.
Bible references
Luke 1:48;Acts 8:33;Philippians 3:21;James 1:10