1Pe 5:6 | RWP | e4.org | Humble yourselves therefore ( ταπεινωθητε ουν ). First aorist passive imperative of ταπεινοω , old verb, for which see . Peter is here in the role of a preacher of humility. "Be humbled." Under the mighty hand of God ( υπο την κραταιαν χειρα του θεου ). Common O.T. picture ( ; , etc.). That he may exalt you ( ινα υψωση ). Purpose clause with ινα and first aorist active subjunctive of υψοω . Cf. ; . In due time ( εν καιρω ). Same phrase in .

‏ 1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore ( ταπεινωθητε ουν ). First aorist passive imperative of ταπεινοω, old verb, for which see Mt 18:4. Peter is here in the role of a preacher of humility. "Be humbled."

Under the mighty hand of God ( υπο την κραταιαν χειρα του θεου ). Common O.T. picture (Ex 3:19; 20:33, etc.).

That he may exalt you ( ινα υψωση ). Purpose clause with ινα and first aorist active subjunctive of υψοω. Cf. Lu 14:11; Php 2:9.

In due time ( εν καιρω ). Same phrase in Mt 24:45.