Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צָנַע”
Understanding tsânaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
humbly, lowly. - to humiliate 1) to be humble, be modest, be lowly 1a) (Qal) to show humility 2) (Hiphil) modest
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צָנַע
Phonetictsaw-nah'
Transliterationtsânaʻ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
humbly, lowly. - to humiliate 1) to be humble, be modest, be lowly 1a) (Qal) to show humility 2) (Hiphil) modest
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 11:2 | “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” Word: צָנַע (tsânaʻ) | |
| Micah 6:8 | “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Word: צָנַע (tsânaʻ) |
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