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humble

Meaning of “humble”

Sense 1: Lowly in mind or condition; free from pride. Sense 2: To abase or bring low.

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25 occurrences24 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 10:3

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Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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1611 witness · Matthew 18:4 · retained source text

Whosoeuer therefore shall humble himselfe as this little childe, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of heauen.

Matthew 23:12
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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1611 witness · Matthew 23:12 · retained source text

And whosoeuer shall exalt himselfe, shall be abased: and he that shall humble himselfe, shall be exalted.

1611 marginal noteLuk. 14.11 and 18.14.

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