Strong's Lexicon enuth: Affliction, Humility Original Word: עֱנוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָה (anah), which means "to be afflicted" or "to be humble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosyne), which means humility or lowliness of mind. Another related term is θλίψις (thlipsis), meaning tribulation or affliction. Usage: The term "enuth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of affliction or humility. It often refers to the condition of being oppressed or experiencing hardship, which can lead to a humble state of heart. This word captures both the physical and spiritual dimensions of suffering and the resulting humility that can draw a person closer to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, affliction was often seen as a test or a means of refining one's character. The Israelites understood that God could use difficult circumstances to teach dependence on Him and to cultivate humility. The concept of humility was highly valued, as it was associated with righteousness and a proper relationship with God. Affliction was not only a personal experience but also a communal one, as the nation of Israel often faced collective hardships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anah Definition affliction NASB Translation affliction (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֱנוּת noun feminine affliction: — Psalm 22:25; CheJBL xv (1896), 198 proposes צַעֲקַת cry [compare ᵐ5 ᵑ9 ᵑ7], (צ dropped out after ץ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance affliction From anah; affliction -- affliction. see HEBREW anah Forms and Transliterations עֱנ֬וּת ענות ‘ĕ·nūṯ ‘ĕnūṯ eNutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 22:24 HEB: וְלֹ֪א שִׁקַּ֡ץ עֱנ֬וּת עָנִ֗י וְלֹא־ NAS: abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; KJV: nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; INT: Nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted Nor |
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