Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
under the mighty hand of God -- This is an OT symbol of the power of God working in the experience of men, always accomplishing His sovereign purpose (cf. Exodus 3:19-20; Job 30:20-21; Ezekiel 20:33, Ezekiel 20:37; Micah 6:8). - MSB