8 occurrences in 9 translations

'Insignificant' in the Bible

‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,are not in any way least among the leaders of Judah;For from you shall come a RulerWho will shepherd My people Israel.’”

Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdRulersWatchfulness, DivineNames And Titles For ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelUnimportant Things

“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].

Verse ConceptsInferiorityKingdom Of God, Entry IntoPoverty, SpiritualSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual DestitutionPoor PeopleBlessings Of The PoorPeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of GodThe poorBlessed By ChristgaysHelping The PoorGoing To HeavenBeing GayHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In Need

Paul replied, "I'm a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. Please let me speak to the people."

Verse ConceptsPaul, Life OfRoman CitizensAddressing SomeoneCitizens

God has chosen what is insignificant and despised in the world—what is viewed as nothing—to bring to nothing what is viewed as something,

Verse ConceptsChosen InstrumentsHumilityArrogant ExistenceChosen DisciplesOther Unimportant PeopleimportanceJustification Excluding Boasting

You know that the saints will rule the world, don't you? And if the world is going to be ruled by you, can't you handle insignificant cases?

Verse ConceptsCourtsHoliness, Purpose OfMillenniumSaintsBelievers JudgingFamily ProblemsJudgement DayJudgementJudging Others Actions

In the same way the tongue is an insignificant part of the body, but it is immensely boastful. Remember how a mere spark may set a vast forest in flames.

Verse ConceptsForestsA Time To SpeakSuperiorityTongueEcological ConcernsSpeaking, EvilArrogance, Characterizes The WickedBig ThingsSmall ThingsFire Of EvilBurning PlantsBeware Of Your SpeechThe Tongue

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].

Verse ConceptsdefeatAttitudes Of HumilityHumilityPresumptionGod Is GraciousBowing Before GodHumbling OneselfBeing HumbleHumble YourselfThe Presence Of GodHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

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