עֲנָוָה
a.na.vah
“humility”
Definition
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
from H6035 (עָנָו);
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
H:N-F
H:N-F
Occurrences
עֲנָוָה appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
You have given me Your shield of salvation,and Your gentleness exalts me.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,and humility comes before honor.
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,but humility comes before honor.
The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORDare wealth and honor and life.
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earthwho carry out His justice.Seek righteousness; seek humility.Perhaps you will be shelteredon the day of the LORD’s anger.
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