The meaning of “עֲנָוָה”
Understanding ʻănâvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gentleness, humility, meekness. - condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) 1) h...
עֲנָוָה
gentleness, humility, meekness. - condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) 1) humility, meekness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 15:33 | “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. ” Word: עֲנָוָה (ʻănâvâh) | |
| Proverbs 18:12 | “Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.” Word: עֲנָוָה (ʻănâvâh) | |
| Proverbs 22:4 | “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.” Word: עֲנָוָה (ʻănâvâh) | |
| Zephaniah 2:3 | “Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord’s anger.” Word: עֲנָוָה (ʻănâvâh) |
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