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href="/bsb/james/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of <i>the</i> Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honor you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the Lord's presence. Then he will give you a high position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the Lord's presence, and he will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />be made low before the LORD, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of <i>the</i> Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> be made low before the Lord, and He shall exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Be ye humbled before the Lord, and he will lift you up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be humbled in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Be humbled in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the LORD and he shall lift you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Be humble before THE LORD JEHOVAH, and he will exalt you.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will raise you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Be humbled in the presence of God, so he will exalt you.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />humble your selves before the Lord, and he will raise you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Be humbled before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/4-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=726" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/4.htm">Drawing Near to God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5013.htm" title="5013: tapeinōthēte (V-AMP-2P) -- To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate.">Humble yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5312.htm" title="5312: hypsōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate.">He will exalt</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></span><br />Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8-9</a></span><br />And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. / Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a></span><br />He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Psalm 18:27</a></span><br />For You save an afflicted people, but You humble those with haughty eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Psalm 147:6</a></span><br />The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Psalm 149:4</a></span><br />For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.</p><p class="hdg">Humble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6,7</a></b></br> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble… </p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></b></br> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a></b></br> When <i>men</i> are cast down, then thou shalt say, <i>There is</i> lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Psalm 27:6</a></b></br> And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/james/4-9.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/james/5-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/james/5-1.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">James 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-1.htm">We are to strive against covetousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">intemperance;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-5.htm">pride;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-11.htm">detraction and rash judgment of others;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-13.htm">and not to be boastful of our future plans.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Humble yourselves before the Lord</b><br>The call to humility is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's own limitations and dependence on God. In the biblical context, humility is not merely an attitude but an action, a deliberate choice to submit to God's authority. This phrase echoes the teachings of Jesus, who exemplified humility in His life and ministry (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). The cultural context of the early church, to which James was writing, was one where honor and status were highly valued. By urging believers to humble themselves, James is countering the societal norms and encouraging a countercultural approach that aligns with God's kingdom values. This humility is also a prerequisite for receiving God's grace, as stated earlier in <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."<p><b>and He will exalt you</b><br>The promise of exaltation is a divine assurance that those who humble themselves will be lifted up by God. This exaltation is not necessarily in worldly terms of power or status but in spiritual terms, aligning with God's purposes and receiving His favor. The concept of God exalting the humble is consistent with the teachings of Jesus, such as in <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>, "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." This principle is also seen in the lives of biblical figures like Joseph, who, despite his trials, was eventually elevated to a position of great influence in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-44</a>). Theologically, this exaltation points to the ultimate glorification of believers in the eschatological future, where they will share in Christ's glory (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>). The promise serves as an encouragement to believers to remain steadfast in humility, trusting in God's timing and sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes with authority and pastoral concern for the spiritual well-being of his readers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a></b><br>Refers to God, emphasizing His sovereignty and the proper attitude of humility that believers should have before Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients</a></b><br>Early Christians, likely Jewish believers scattered among the nations, facing trials and temptations, and in need of guidance on living out their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Humility is a deliberate act of submission to God, recognizing His authority and our dependence on Him. It involves a heart posture that acknowledges our limitations and God's greatness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_exaltation.htm">The Promise of Exaltation</a></b><br>God's promise to exalt those who humble themselves is a reminder that true honor and elevation come from Him, not from self-promotion or worldly achievements.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_example_of_christ.htm">The Example of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus Christ is the perfect model of humility. By following His example, believers can understand the depth of humility required and the glory that follows.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_grace.htm">The Role of Grace</a></b><br>Humility opens the door to receiving God's grace. It is through grace that believers are empowered to live righteously and are ultimately exalted by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_humility_in_daily_life.htm">Practical Humility in Daily Life</a></b><br>Practicing humility involves serving others, prioritizing God's will over personal desires, and seeking His guidance in all aspects of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_humble_yourself_before_god.htm">How can you humble yourself before the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/role_of_jerusalem_church.htm">How can you humble yourself before the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_sin_habit_affect_salvation.htm">What does 'humble themselves will be exalted' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_become_more_humble.htm">How can I become more humble?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Humble yourselves . . .</span>--Read, <span class= "ital">Humble yourselves therefore before the Lord, and He shall lift you up. "</span>For thus saith the high and lofty One" (<a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm" title="For thus said the high and lofty One that inhabits 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 ones.">Isaiah 57:15</a>), "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." (Comp. <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm" title="Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:">1Peter 5:6</a>.) "God," says Thomas a Kempis, "protects the humble and delivers him; He loves and consoles him; He inclines Himself towards the humble man, He bestows on him exceeding grace, and after his humiliation He lifts him up to glory; He reveals his secrets to the humble, and sweetly draws and leads him to Himself."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Humble yourselves</span>, etc. A further parallel with our Lord's teaching, St. James's words being perhaps suggested by the saying recorded in <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>, "Whosoever shall <span class="accented">humble</span> himself shall be <span class="accented">exalted"</span> (<span class="greek">ὑψωθήσεται</span>, as here, "He shall <span class="accented">lift you up</span>," <span class="greek">ὑψώσει</span>)<span class="accented">. <span class="cmt_word"></span>In the sight of the Lord</span> (<span class="greek">ἐνώπιον</span>). The article (<span class="greek">τοῦ</span>) in the Received Text is certainly wrong. It is wanting in a, A, B, K. The anarthrous <span class="greek">Κύριος</span> is used by St. James here and in <a href="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4, 10</a> (with which contrast ver. 14), and 1 l, as equivalent to the "Jehovah" of the Old Testament, which is represented in the LXX. by <span class="greek">Κύριος</span> without the article. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/4-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Humble yourselves</span><br /><span class="grk">ταπεινώθητε</span> <span class="translit">(tapeinōthēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5013.htm">Strong's 5013: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνώπιον</span> <span class="translit">(enōpion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord,</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will exalt</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑψώσει</span> <span class="translit">(hypsōsei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5312.htm">Strong's 5312: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/james/4-10.htm">NT Letters: James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight (Ja Jas. 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