עָנִי

a.niAdjectiveH6041

afflicted

From: from H6031 (עָנָה); (practically the same as H6035 (עָנָו), although the margin constantly disputes this, making H6035 (עָנָו) subjective and objective);

Short Definition

depressed, in mind or circumstances

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

59 times

Appears 59 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Psalms
15
Isaiah
13
Job
6
Proverbs
5
Deuteronomy
4

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 22:28
  • Habakkuk 3:14
  • Isaiah 54:11
  • Leviticus 23:22
  • Psalms 25:16

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