Berean Strong's Lexicon tsana: To be humble, to be modest Original Word: צָנַע Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of humility is ταπεινόω (tapeinoō - Strong's Greek 5013), which also means to humble or to make low. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tsana" primarily conveys the idea of humility or modesty. It is used to describe a demeanor or attitude of lowliness and submission, often in relation to one's conduct before God. This term emphasizes the importance of humility as a virtue in the life of a believer, highlighting the need for a heart that is contrite and submissive to God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a highly regarded virtue, often associated with wisdom and righteousness. The concept of humility was deeply embedded in the religious and social fabric of the community, reflecting a person's relationship with God and others. Humility was seen as essential for maintaining harmony and justice within the community and was often contrasted with pride, which was viewed as a vice leading to downfall and destruction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be modest or humble NASB Translation humbly (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָנַע] verb be modest, humble (perhaps properly be retired, Late Hebrew Hiph`il keep close, reserve, preserve, so ᵑ7 אַצְנַע; צְנִיעַ retiring, modest); — Hiph`il Infinitive absolute הַצְנֵעַ לֶכֶת Micah 6:8 a making humble to walk = shewing a humble walk (with God). [צָנוּעַ] adjective modest (on formation compare BaBN § 31 d); — plural צְנוּעִים Proverbs 11:9 (see Toy; opposed to זָדוֺן). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance humbly, lowly A primitive root; to humiliate -- humbly, lowly. Forms and Transliterations וְהַצְנֵ֥עַ והצנע צְנוּעִ֥ים צנועים ṣə·nū·‘îm ṣənū‘îm tzenuIm vehatzNea wə·haṣ·nê·a‘ wəhaṣnêa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 11:2 HEB: קָל֑וֹן וְֽאֶת־ צְנוּעִ֥ים חָכְמָֽה׃ KJV: shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom. INT: dishonor with the lowly is wisdom Micah 6:8 2 Occurrences |
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