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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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Showing verses 21–24 of 24 · 25 word occurrences in this result

James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 4:6 · retained source text

But he giueth more grace, wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proude, but giueth grace vnto the humble.

1611 marginal notePro. 3.34. 1.pet. 5.5.

James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · James 4:10 · retained source text

Humble your selues in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you vp.

1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:5 · retained source text

Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elder: yea, all of you bee subiect one to another, and bee clothed with humilitie: for God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the humble.

1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:6 · retained source text

Humble yourselues therefore vnder the mighty hand of God, that hee may exalt you in due time,

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