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ταπεινόφρων
tapeinophrōn
G9402
G:A Greek

humble-minded

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Tapeinophron describes the humble-minded quality named among the traits expected of all in 1 Peter 3:8.

Its sole attested use names a humble-minded quality within a list of dispositions expected of all in 1 Peter 3:8.

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  1. Humble-minded disposition among communal traits · dominant

    In 1 Peter 3:8, the nominative plural masculine form occurs in the clause listing what “all” are to be: like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brothers, compassionate, and humble-minded. The APB renders the final item “humble-minded,” confirming its place in this coordinated description of expected dispositions.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Peter 3:8, the APB presents the term as “humble-minded” within a list of qualities. The clause rather than the English wording identifies its contribution.

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