1.7 KiB
1.7 KiB
humble
Related Ideas:
humbly, humility, lowliness of mind
Definition:
The term "humble" describes a person who does not think of himself as better than others. He is not proud or arrogant. Humility is the quality of being humble.
- To be humble before God means to understand one's weakness and imperfection in comparison with his greatness, wisdom and perfection.
- When a person humbles himself, he puts himself in a position of lower importance.
- Humility is caring about the needs of others more than one's own needs.
- Humility also means serving with a modest attitude when using one's gifts and abilities.
- The phrase "be humble" could be translated as "don't be prideful."
- "Humble yourself before God" could be translated as "Submit your will to God, recognizing his greatness."
(See also: proud)
Bible References:
Examples from the Bible stories:
- 17:02 David was a humble and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God.
- 34:10 "God will humble everyone who is proud, and he will lift up whoever humbles himself."
Word Data:
- Strong's: H1792, H3665, H6031, H6035, H6038, H6041, H6800, H6819, H7511, H7807, H7812, H8213, H8214, H8215, H8217, H8467, G858, G4236, G4239, G4240, G5011, G5012, G5013, G5391
Forms Found in the English ULB
humble, humbled, humbles, humbling, humbly, humility, lowliness of mind