Lexicon anavah: Humility, meekness, gentleness Original Word: עֲנָוָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gentleness, humility, meekness From anav; condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) -- gentleness, humility, meekness. see HEBREW anav NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anah Definition humility NASB Translation gentleness (1), help (1), humility (4), meekness (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָה (anah), which means to be humble or to be afflicted.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3809 (παιδεία, paideia): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term relates to instruction and discipline, which can be associated with the development of humility through learning and correction. Usage: The word עֲנָוָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a quality of character that is marked by humility and meekness. It is often associated with a righteous and God-fearing life, reflecting a person's submission to God's will and acknowledgment of His sovereignty. Context: • Biblical Context: In the Old Testament, עֲנָוָה is frequently used to describe the character of individuals who exhibit humility before God and others. This quality is often seen as a virtue that is pleasing to God and is associated with wisdom and righteousness. Forms and Transliterations עֲ֭נָוָה עֲנָוָ֔ה עֲנָוָֽה׃ ענוה ענוה׃ ‘ă·nā·wāh ‘ănāwāh anaVahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 15:33 HEB: וְלִפְנֵ֖י כָב֣וֹד עֲנָוָֽה׃ NAS: And before honor [comes] humility. KJV: and before honour [is] humility. INT: and before honor humility Proverbs 18:12 Proverbs 22:4 Zephaniah 2:3 4 Occurrences |