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1 Peter 5

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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Isa. 57:15•  (Isa. 57:15)

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Ex. 10:3•  (Ex. 10:3)
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Lev. 26:41•  (Lev. 26:41)
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1 Kings 21:29•  (1 Kings 21:29)
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2 Kings 22:19•  (2 Kings 22:19)
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2 Chron. 12:6‑7,12•  (2 Chron. 12:6‑7,12)
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2 Chron. 30:11•  (2 Chron. 30:11)
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2 Chron. 32:26•  (2 Chron. 32:26)
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2 Chron. 33:12,19,23•  (2 Chron. 33:12,19,23)
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2 Chron. 36:12•  (2 Chron. 36:12)
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Prov. 29:23•  (Prov. 29:23)
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Isa. 2:11•  (Isa. 2:11)
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Isa. 57:15•  (Isa. 57:15)
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Jer. 13:18•  (Jer. 13:18)
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Jer. 44:10•  (Jer. 44:10)
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Dan. 5:22•  (Dan. 5:22)
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Mic. 6:8•  (Mic. 6:8)
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Luke 14:11• 11For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that abaseth 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 everyone who exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
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James 4:10• 10Humble yourselves before [the] Lord, and he will exalt you. (James 4:10)
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James 5:10• 10Take, brethren, [for] an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of [the] Lord. (James 5:10)
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Ex. 3:19•  (Ex. 3:19)
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Ex. 32:11•  (Ex. 32:11)
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Psa. 89:13•  (Psa. 89:13)
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1 Cor. 10:22• 22What! do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he? (1 Cor. 10:22)
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Job 36:22•  (Job 36:22)
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Psa. 75:10•  (Psa. 75:10)
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Psa. 89:16‑17•  (Psa. 89:16‑17)
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Isa. 40:4•  (Isa. 40:4)
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Ezek. 17:21•  (Ezek. 17:21)
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Ezek. 21:6•  (Ezek. 21:6)
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Matt. 23:12• 12{i}And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.{/i} (Matt. 23:12)
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Luke 1:52• 52He hath put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly. (Luke 1:52)
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James 1:9‑10• 9But let the lowly brother glory in his elevation,
 10and the rich in his humiliation, because as flower of grass, he will pass away. (James 1:9‑10)
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Deut. 32:35•  (Deut. 32:35)
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Rom. 5:6• 6For Christ, while we were yet weak, died in due time for ungodly [men]. (Rom. 5:6)
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1 Tim. 2:6• 6who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony in its own times, (1 Tim. 2:6)
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Titus 1:3• 3but manifested in its own seasons his word in a preaching, with which I was entrusted, according to command of our Saviour God; (Titus 1:3)
• 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."