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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•  (Prov. 15:33)
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James 4:6• 6But he giveth more grace; wherefore he saith, God setteth himself against haughty [men], but giveth grace to lowly. (James 4:6)

Cross References

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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Matt. 18:4• 4{i}Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;{/i} (Matt. 18:4)
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Job 22:29•  (Job 22:29)
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Psa. 138:6•  (Psa. 138:6)
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Prov. 15:33•  (Prov. 15:33)
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Prov. 16:18‑19•  (Prov. 16:18‑19)
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Prov. 29:23•  (Prov. 29:23)
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Isa. 57:15•  (Isa. 57:15)
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Dan. 4:37•  (Dan. 4:37)
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Luke 1:51‑52• 51He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered haughty [ones] in the thought of their heart.
 52He hath put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly. (Luke 1:51‑52)
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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 4:6• 6But he giveth more grace; wherefore he saith, God setteth himself against haughty [men], but giveth grace to lowly. (James 4:6)
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1 Peter 5:5• 5Likewise, ye younger, be subject to elders; and all of you bind on humility to one another; because God setteth himself against haughty ones, and giveth grace to lowly. (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.)