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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, proud)

Bible References:

• Acts 20:17-21
• Ezekiel 17:13-14
• Luke 01:48-49
• Romans 12:14-16