meek, humble, pious poor
meek, humble, pious poor. Meek, pious humble one who submits to God's will; applied to Moses ('very meek', Numbers 12:3) and eschatological inheritors of the land (Psalm 37:11).
humility, meekness, gentleness
humility, meekness, gentleness. Humility of spirit, gentleness; precursor to honor in wisdom theology ('before honor is humility', Proverbs 15:33).
lowliness of mind, humility
lowliness of mind, humility. Primary meaning: lowliness of mind, humility. Strong's: humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty. Lexical nuances: lowliness of mind, humility : Ac 20:19 , Eph 4:2 , Phl 2:3 , Col 3:12 , I Pe 5:5 ; of a false humility, Col 2:18 , 23 (rare outside of NT, but found in bad sense in FlJ, BJ, iv, 9, 2; also in Epictet., v. Tr., Syn. , § xlii).†
poor, afflicted, humble, needy
poor, afflicted, humble, needy. Afflicted, economically oppressed, bowed down; object of special divine care and Messianic salvation.
to make low, to humble, abase
to make low, to humble, abase. Primary meaning: to make low, to humble, abase. Strong's: to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart). Lexical nuances: to make low : ὄρος ( βουνόν ), Lk 3:5 (LXX) . Metaph., to humble, abase : Mt 18:4 23:12 , Lk 14:11 18:14 , II Co 11:7 12:21 , Phl 2:8 ; pass., Mt 23:12 , Lk 14:11 18:14 , Phl 4:12 ; id. with mid. sense, Ja 4:10 , I Pe 5:6 .†
lowly, of low degree, brought low, lowly in spirit, humble
lowly, of low degree, brought low, lowly in spirit, humble. Primary meaning: lowly, of low degree, brought low, lowly in spirit, humble. Strong's: depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition). Lexical nuances: low-lying; metaph.,
gentleness, meekness
gentleness, meekness. Primary meaning: gentleness, meekness. Strong's: mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility. Lexical nuances: gentleness , meekness : I Co 4:21 , II Co 10:1 , Ga 5:23 6:1 , Eph 4:2 , Col 3:12 (v. Lft., in l.), II Ti 2:25 , Tit 3:2 , Ja 1:21 3:13 , I Pe 3:15 .†
1 Peter • Chapter 5 (14 verses)
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ , and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for fil... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Babylon .
Proverbs • Chapter 18 (24 verses)
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Proverbs • Chapter 22 (29 verses)
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 2 (18 verses)
My son, if you come to serve the Lord, Prepare your soul for temptation. Set your heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of calamity. Cleave to him, and depart not, That you may be increased at your latter end.
integrity, completeness, innocence
integrity, completeness, innocence. Simplicity, uprightness, unblemished moral integrity; walking before God with whole undivided heart (Psalm 26:1).
Psalms • Chapter 131 (3 verses)
Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the Lord from ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel .
to act vanity, become futile
to act vanity, become futile. To become empty, follow idols into delusion; 'they followed vanity and became vain' (2 Kings 17:15, Jeremiah 2:5).
Proverbs • Chapter 6 (35 verses)
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble ...
gentle, meek
gentle, meek. Primary meaning: gentle, meek. Strong's: mild, i.e. (by implication) humble. Lexical nuances: gentle , meek : Mt 5:5 11:29 21:5 (LXX) , I Pe 3:4 .†
to show grace, be gracious, bestow favor
to show grace, be gracious, bestow favor. To bend down, show unmerited favor, pity; heartfelt petition of psalmist ('Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness', Psalm 51:1).
grace, favor, charm, acceptance
grace, favor, charm, acceptance. Grace, unmerited favor, charm; finding grace in the eyes of the LORD (Noah in Genesis 6:8; Moses in Exodus 33:17).
Proverbs • Chapter 11 (31 verses)
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 11 (32 verses)
The wisdom of the lowly shall lift up his head, And make him to sit in the midst of great men. Commend not a man for his beauty; And abhor not a man for his outward appearance. The bee is little among such as fly; And her fruit is the chief of sweetmeats.
1 Corinthians • Chapter 13 (13 verses)
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains,...
to pay homage, worship, bow down
to pay homage, worship, bow down. To prostrate in worship, pay religious homage (tested in the fiery furnace, Daniel 3:5, 12).
2 Corinthians • Chapter 10 (18 verses)
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ , who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .