עֲנָוָה ʻănâvâh
Meaning
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
In the King James Version: gentleness, humility, meekness.
Derivation: from H6035 (עָנָו);
Where it is used
- 2 Samuel 22:36 You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.
- Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 22:4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
- Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.