Definition and Meaning:
The term "humbly" refers to the manner of possessing or displaying a modest or low view of one's own importance. In a biblical context, it is often associated with humility, meekness, and submission to God’s will. Humility is a virtue that is highly esteemed in Scripture, reflecting a heart that is contrite and dependent on God rather than self-reliant or prideful.

Biblical References:

1. Micah 6:8 · "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"
This verse encapsulates the essence of living a life pleasing to God, emphasizing justice, mercy, and humility. Walking humbly with God implies a continuous, daily relationship characterized by submission and reverence.

2. Philippians 2:3-4 · "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to adopt an attitude of humility, valuing others above themselves. This passage highlights the selflessness and other-centeredness that true humility entails.

3. James 4:10 · "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you."
James encourages believers to humble themselves before God, promising that such humility will lead to exaltation by the Lord. This reflects the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

4. 1 Peter 5:6 · "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you."
Peter reiterates the call to humility, urging believers to submit to God's sovereignty and timing. The promise of exaltation in due time underscores the trust and patience required in a humble walk with God.

Examples of Humility in Scripture:

· Jesus Christ: The ultimate example of humility is found in Jesus Christ, who, though being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. Instead, He made Himself nothing, taking the form of a servant and humbling Himself to the point of death on a cross (Philippians 2:5-8).

· Moses: Described as "very humble, more than any man on the face of the earth" (Numbers 12:3), Moses exemplified humility in his leadership and dependence on God throughout the Exodus journey.

· King David: Despite his status as king, David demonstrated humility in his repentance and acknowledgment of sin, as seen in Psalm 51, where he pleads for God’s mercy and cleansing.

Theological Significance:

Humility is foundational to the Christian faith, as it aligns believers with the character of Christ and the will of God. It is through humility that one acknowledges their need for God’s grace and salvation. The humble heart is open to instruction, correction, and growth in righteousness. In the Beatitudes, Jesus pronounces blessings on the meek, promising that they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5).

Practical Application:

Living humbly involves a daily choice to submit to God’s authority, serve others, and prioritize the needs of others above one’s own. It requires a conscious effort to resist pride and self-exaltation, seeking instead to glorify God in all things. Believers are called to cultivate humility through prayer, reflection on Scripture, and the example of Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their hearts and minds.(adv.) With humility; lowly.6800. tsana -- to be modest or humble
... tsana. 6801 . to be modest or humble. Transliteration: tsana Phonetic Spelling:
(tsaw-nah') Short Definition: humbly. Word Origin a prim. ... humbly, lowly. ...
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7812. shachah -- to bow down
... bow self down, crouch, fall down flat, humbly beseech, do reverence, worship.
A primitive root; to depress, ie Prostrate (especially ...
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7748. Shucham -- a Danite
... Word Origin from shuach Definition a Danite NASB Word Usage Shuham (1). Shuham.
From shuwach; humbly; Shucham, an Israelite -- Shuham. see HEBREW shuwach. ...
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The Reason of My Humbly and Affectionately Addressing this ...
... Address 1: The reason of my humbly and affectionately addressing this discourse
to the clergy? The reason of my humbly and affectionately ...
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A Blessing Humbly Requested.
... INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 22. " A Blessing humbly requested.
22. 7s. Hammond. A Blessing humbly requested. 1 Lord, we ...
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The Third Chapter: Listen Humbly to the Words of God. Many do not ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Third Chapter: Listen Humbly to the
Words of God. Many Do Not Heed Them. The Voice of Christ ...
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The Thirteenth Chapter: the Obedience of one Humbly Subject to the ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Thirteenth Chapter: The Obedience of One Humbly
Subject to the Example of Jesus Christ. The Voice of Christ ...
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Of Thinking Humbly of Oneself
... THE FIRST BOOK. ADMONITIONS PROFITABLE FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CHAPTER II
Of thinking humbly of oneself. There is naturally in every ...
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Humbly Inscribed to his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, one of his ...
... HUMBLY INSCRIBED TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S PRINCIPAL
SECRETARIES OF STATE. cFatis contraria fata rependens."Virg. NIGHT NINTH. ...
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The Eighteenth Chapter: Man Should not Scrutinize this Sacrament ...
... AN INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION The Eighteenth Chapter: Man Should Not Scrutinize
This Sacrament in Curiosity, But Humbly Imitate Christ and Submit Reason to ...
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That we must Avoid all Curiosity, and Humbly Acquiesce in God's ...
... BOOK IV. OF THE DECAY AND RUIN OF CHARITY. CHAPTER VII. THAT WE MUST AVOID ALL
CURIOSITY, AND HUMBLY ACQUIESCE IN GOD'S MOST WISE PROVIDENCE. ...
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God's Requirements and God's Gift
... GIFT. 'What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love
mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?'"Micah 6:8. This ...
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The Grace of God.
... The one is S. Paul, the great Apostle, who humbly declares that he is not fit to
be called an Apostle, because he had persecuted the Church of Christ. ...
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Humbly (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Humbly (4 Occurrences). ... And Ziba said, I humbly beseech
thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king. (KJV DBY WBS NIV). ...
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Lowly (29 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from
pride. 5. (adv.) In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly. ...
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Low (216 Occurrences)
... 28. (adv.) Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply; as, he sold his
wheat low. 29. (adv.) In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly. 30. ...
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Pertained (18 Occurrences)
... unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find
grace in thy sight, my lord, O king. (KJV DBY WBS). 1 Kings ...
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Contrite (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because
it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent. ...
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Justly (22 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require
of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? ...
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Shimei (43 Occurrences)
... After the defeat of Absalom he "came cringing to the king, humbly suing for pardon,
bringing with him a thousand of his Benjamite tribesmen, and representing ...
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Supplicate (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To entreat for; to seek by earnest prayer; to ask for earnestly and humbly;
to beg; as, to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the ...
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Salvation (386 Occurrences)
... motive: "Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate" (Amos
5:15); "To do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God ...
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Humbling (8 Occurrences)

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