humble, humbled, humility

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 “do not be prideful.”
• “Humble yourself before God” could be translated as “Submit your will to God, recognizing his greatness.”

(See also: proud)

Bible References

• James 1:21
• James 3:13
• James 4:10
• Luke 14:11
• Luke 18:14
• Matthew 18:4
• Matthew 23:12

Examples from the Bible stories

• __17:2 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, G08580, G42360, G42390, G42400, G50110, G50120, G50130, G53910