Original Word: שֶׁפֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shephel
Pronunciation: sheh-FEL
Phonetic Spelling: (shay'-fel)
Definition: Low, humble
Meaning: an humble rank

low estate place

From shaphel; an humble rank -- low estate (place).

see HEBREW shaphel

Word Origin
from shaphel
Definition
low estate or condition
NASB Translation
humble places (1), low estate (1).

שֵׁ֫פֶל noun [masculine] low estate, condition; — absolute ׳שׁ Ecclesiastes 10:6 (opposed to מְרוֺמִים); suffix שִׁפְלֵנוּ Psalm 136:33.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַל (shaphal), which means "to be low" or "to be humble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is ταπεινός (tapeinos), Strong's Greek Number G5014, which similarly denotes humility or lowliness. This Greek term is used in various New Testament passages to describe the humble in spirit, aligning with the Hebrew concept of שֶׁפֶל (Shefel). For example, in the Beatitudes, Jesus blesses the "poor in spirit," highlighting the blessedness of humility (Matthew 5:3, BSB).

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term שֶׁפֶל (Shefel), emphasizing its significance in biblical theology and its connection to the broader biblical narrative of humility and exaltation.

Usage: The word is used in the context of describing a humble or lowly state, often in contrast to a position of pride or exaltation. It can refer to both physical and metaphorical lowliness.

Context: • The Hebrew term שֶׁפֶל (Shefel) is utilized in the Old Testament to convey the concept of humility or lowliness, both in a literal and figurative sense. It is often associated with the idea of being brought low or occupying a humble position, whether socially, economically, or spiritually. This term underscores the biblical theme that God exalts the humble and brings down the proud.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of humility is frequently highlighted as a virtue, with God favoring those who are humble in spirit. For instance, in passages where humility is contrasted with pride, the humble are often depicted as recipients of God's grace and favor.
• The term is not extensively used in the Hebrew Bible but is significant in its theological implications, emphasizing the value of humility before God and others.

בַּשֵּׁ֥פֶל בשפל בשפלנו שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ baš·šê·p̄el bashShefel baššêp̄el bə·šip̄·lê·nū beshiflenu bəšip̄lênūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts