2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version (NIV) Biblegateway.com 14 if my people, who are called by my name,will 1- humble themselves and hum·ble [ huhm -b uh l , uhm - ] adjective, -bler, -blest, verb, -bled, -bling –adjective 1. not proud or arrogant ; modest: to be humble although successful. 2. having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble. 3. low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home . –verb (used with object) 6. to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase. 7. to destroy the independence, power, or will of. 8. to make meek: to humble one's heart . Origin: 1200–50; Middle English ( h ) umble < Old French < Latin humil