# lowly, lowliness #

## Definition: ##

The terms "lowly" and "lowliness" refer to being poor or having low status. Being lowly can also have the meaning of being humble.

* Jesus humbled himself to the lowly position of becoming a human being and serving others.
* His birth was lowly because he was born in a place where animals were kept, not in a palace.
* Having a lowly attitude is the opposite of being proud.
* Ways to translate "lowly" could include "humble" or "of low status" or "unimportant."
* The word "lowliness" could also be translated as "humility" or "little importance."

(See also: [humble](../other/humble.md), [proud](../other/proud.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 20:17-21](en/tn/act/help/20/17)
* [Ezekiel 17:13-14](en/tn/ezk/help/17/13)
* [Luke 01:48-49](en/tn/luk/help/01/48)
* [Romans 12:14-16](en/tn/rom/help/12/14)