# lowly, lowliness #

## Definition: ##

The terms "lowly" and "lowliness" refer to being poor or having low status. This term can also have the meaning of being humble.

* Jesus humbled himself to the lowly position of becoming a human being and serving others.
* His birth was lowly because he was born in a place where animals were kept, not in a palace.
* Having a lowly attitude is the opposite of being proud.
* Ways to translate "lowly" could include, "humble" or "of low status" or "unimportant."
* The word "lowliness" could also be translated as "humility" or "little importance."

(See also: [humble](../other/humble.md) **·** [proud](../other/proud.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 20:17-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/20/17)
* [Ezekiel 17:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/17/13)
* [Luke 01:48-49](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/48)
* [Romans 12:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/12/14)