Strong's Lexicon shephal: Low, humble, abased Original Word: שְׁפַל Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַל (shaphal), which means "to be low" or "to be humble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5011 (ταπεινός, tapeinos) - meaning lowly, humble - G5013 (ταπεινόω, tapeinoō) - meaning to humble, to bring low Usage: The Hebrew word "shephal" is used to describe a state of being low or humble, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It can refer to a low position or status, humility in character, or being brought low due to circumstances or divine intervention. The term often contrasts with pride or exaltation, emphasizing the virtue of humility and the consequences of arrogance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a valued trait, often associated with righteousness and wisdom. The concept of being "low" or "humble" was not merely about social status but also about one's relationship with God. The Israelites believed that God favored the humble and opposed the proud, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. This cultural understanding is reflected in the use of "shephal" to describe individuals or nations that are brought low by God's judgment or those who willingly humble themselves before Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from shephel Definition low (in station) NASB Translation lowliest (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁפַל adjective low in station; — construct ׳שׁ Daniel 4:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance basest (Aramaic) from shphal; low -- basest. see HEBREW shphal Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁפַ֥ל ושפל ū·šə·p̄al ūšəp̄al usheFalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:17 HEB: יִצְבֵּא֙ יִתְּנִנַּ֔הּ וּשְׁפַ֥ל אֲנָשִׁ֖ים יְקִ֥ים NAS: And sets over it the lowliest of men. KJV: over it the basest of men. INT: wishes and bestows the lowliest of mankind and sets 1 Occurrence |
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