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Matthew 23

Matt. 23:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
k whosoever
hostis (Greek #3748)
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
KJV usage: X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare 3754.
Pronounce: hos'-tis
Origin: ἥτις (hay'-tis), and the neuter ὅτι (hot'-ee) from 3739 and 5100
shall exalt
hupsoo (Greek #5312)
to elevate (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: exalt, lift up.
Pronounce: hoop-so'-o
Origin: from 5311
himself
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
shall be abased
tapeinoo (Greek #5013)
to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
KJV usage: abase, bring low, humble (self).
Pronounce: tap-i-no'-o
Origin: from 5011
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
he that
hostis (Greek #3748)
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
KJV usage: X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare 3754.
Pronounce: hos'-tis
Origin: ἥτις (hay'-tis), and the neuter ὅτι (hot'-ee) from 3739 and 5100
shall humble
tapeinoo (Greek #5013)
to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
KJV usage: abase, bring low, humble (self).
Pronounce: tap-i-no'-o
Origin: from 5011
himself
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
shall be exalted
hupsoo (Greek #5312)
to elevate (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: exalt, lift up.
Pronounce: hoop-so'-o
Origin: from 5311
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Prov. 15:33• 33The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility. (Prov. 15:33)
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James 4:6• 6But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly. (James 4:6)

Cross References

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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Matt. 18:4• 4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens; (Matt. 18:4)
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Job 22:29• 29When they are made low, then thou shalt say, Rise up! and he shall save him that is of downcast eyes. (Job 22:29)
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Psa. 138:6• 6For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off. (Psa. 138:6)
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Prov. 15:33• 33The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility. (Prov. 15:33)
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Prov. 16:18‑19• 18Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
 19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud. (Prov. 16:18‑19)
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Prov. 29:23• 23A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. (Prov. 29:23)
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Isa. 57:15• 15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, and whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. (Isa. 57:15)
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Dan. 4:37• 37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of the heavens, all whose works are truth, and his paths judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. (Dan. 4:37)
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Luke 1:51‑52• 51He has wrought strength with his arm; he has scattered haughty ones in the thought of their heart.
 52He has put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly. (Luke 1:51‑52)
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Luke 14:11• 11for every one that exalts himself shall be abased, and he that abases himself shall be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
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Luke 18:14• 14I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than that other. For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
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James 4:6• 6But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly. (James 4:6)
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1 Peter 5:5• 5Likewise ye younger, be subject to the elder, and all of you bind on humility towards one another; for God sets himself against the proud, but to the humble gives grace. (1 Peter 5:5)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

W. Kelly Translation

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And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)