Luke 14:11

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται· καὶ ὁ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται.

Transliteration

For everyone hypsōn heauton tapeinōthēsetai; and the one tapeinōn heauton hypsōthēsetai.

Grammar Details

*hoti*: conjunction - for/because
*pas*: adjective, nominative, masculine, singular - everyone/all
*hypsōn*: present participle, active, nominative, masculine, singular - exalting/lifting up
*heauton*: reflexive pronoun, accusative, masculine, singular - himself
*tapeinōthēsetai*: future, 3rd singular, passive - will be humbled/brought low
*tapeinōn*: present participle, active, nominative, masculine, singular - humbling/lowering
*hypsōthēsetai*: future, 3rd singular, passive - will be exalted/lifted up

Word Meanings

*hoti*: for/because/that
*hypsōn*: exalting/lifting up/elevating
*heauton*: himself/oneself
*tapeinōthēsetai*: will be humbled/will be brought low/will be abased
*tapeinōn*: humbling/lowering/abasing
*hypsōthēsetai*: will be exalted/will be lifted up/will be elevated

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Referenced Verses

Luke 18:14 : 14 I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Prov 29:23 : 23 A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Jas 4:6 : 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
Matt 23:12 : 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Jas 4:10 : 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt {G5312} you.
1 Pet 5:5 : 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
Prov 18:12 : 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.
Isa 2:17 : 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.
Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Isa 2:11 : 11 The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.
1 Sam 15:17 : 17 And Samuel said, Though thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel? And Jehovah anointed thee king over Israel;
Job 22:29 : 29 When they cast [thee] down, thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; And the humble person he will save.
Job 40:10-12 : 10 Deck thyself now with excellency and dignity; And array thyself with honor and majesty. 11 Pour forth the overflowings of thine anger; And look upon every one that is proud, and abase him. 12 Look on every one that is proud, [and] bring him low; And tread down the wicked where they stand.
Ps 18:27 : 27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
Ps 138:6 : 6 For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
Prov 15:33 : 33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.
Luke 1:51 : 51 He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.

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