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1 Peter 5:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Humbleu yourselves
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
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
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
under
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the mighty
krataios (Greek #2900)
powerful
KJV usage: mighty.
Pronounce: krat-ah-yos'
Origin: from 2904
hand
cheir (Greek #5495)
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
KJV usage: hand.
Pronounce: khire
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
he may exalt
hupsoo (Greek #5312)
to elevate (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: exalt, lift up.
Pronounce: hoop-so'-o
Origin: from 5311
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
due time
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Humble.
Ex. 10:3• 3And Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh, and said to him, Thus saith Jehovah the God of the Hebrews: How long dost thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me. (Ex. 10:3)
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Lev. 26:41• 41so that I also walked contrary unto them, and brought them into the land of their enemies. If then their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then accept the punishment of their iniquity, (Lev. 26:41)
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1 Kings 21:29• 29Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house. (1 Kings 21:29)
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2 Kings 22:19• 19Because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before Jehovah, when thou heardest what I spoke against this place and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and didst rend thy garments and weep before me, I also have heard thee, saith Jehovah. (2 Kings 22:19)
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2 Chron. 12:6‑7,12• 6And the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, Jehovah is righteous.
7And when Jehovah saw that they humbled themselves, the word of Jehovah came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves: I will not destroy them, but I will grant them a little deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak.
12And when he humbled himself, the anger of Jehovah turned away from him, that he would not destroy him altogether; and also in Judah there were good things.
(2 Chron. 12:6‑7,12)
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2 Chron. 30:11• 11Nevertheless certain of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. (2 Chron. 30:11)
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2 Chron. 32:26• 26And Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of Jehovah came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. (2 Chron. 32:26)
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2 Chron. 33:12,19,23• 12And when he was in affliction, he besought Jehovah his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
19And his prayer, and how God was intreated of him, and all his sin and his unfaithfulness, and the places in which he built high places, and set up Asherahs and graven images, before he was humbled, behold, they are written among the words of Hozai.
23And he did not humble himself before Jehovah, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; for he, Amon, multiplied trespass.
(2 Chron. 33:12,19,23)
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2 Chron. 36:12• 12And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah his God; he humbled not himself before the prophet Jeremiah speaking from the mouth of Jehovah. (2 Chron. 36:12)
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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. 2:11• 11The lofty eyes of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day. (Isa. 2:11)
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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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Jer. 13:18• 18Say unto the king and to the queen: Humble yourselves, sit down low; for from your heads shall come down the crown of your magnificence. (Jer. 13:18)
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Jer. 44:10• 10They are not humbled unto this day, neither have they feared, nor walked in my law, nor in my statutes which I set before you and before your fathers. (Jer. 44:10)
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Dan. 5:22• 22And thou, Belshazzar, his son, hast not humbled thy heart, although thou knewest all this; (Dan. 5:22)
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Mic. 6:8• 8He hath shewn thee, O man, what is good: and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Mic. 6:8)
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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 4:10• 10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he shall exalt you. (James 4:10)
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James 5:10• 10Take as an example, brethren, of suffering and having patience, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord. (James 5:10)
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 There is a difference between being humble, and being humbled. I am humble when I am in God’s presence, occupied with what He is. I am humbled when I am compelled to look at myself, for self is always a sad sight. (Exhortations by W.T.P. Wolston)
 This was to commit themselves to God. He knew what was needful. He who loved them would exalt them at the right time. (1 Peter 5 by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Humble yourselvesd therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the due time;

JND Translation Notes

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Or "be humbled," aorist; also "vigilant," "watch," and "resist" refer to characters to be won. see Note g, ver. 2.

W. Kelly Translation

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Humble yourselvesa therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "Be humbled."