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humble

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

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