1 Peter 5:6
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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ταπεινόω
Humble
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ταπεινόω
To humble, to bring low, to abase. Tapeinoo. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humility positions you to receive what pride forfeits. Choose the low place.
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θεός
God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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χείρ
hand
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χείρ
Hand. Cheir. Into Your hands I commit my spirit. The hands that made the universe were the hands that were nailed to the cross. He gave everything including His hands.
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ὑψόω
Exalt
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ὑψόω
To exalt, to lift up, to elevate. Hupsoo. Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. The path up is always down first.
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καιρός
due] time,
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καιρός
A season, an appointed time. In due season we shall reap if we do not give up. God has appointed the right time for everything in your life.
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κραταιός
mighty
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κραταιός
powerful
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