Keraia
Lexicon

עֲנָוָה

a.na.vahhumilityHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine5 occurrences3 books5 verses

Definition

from H6035; condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
Traditional renderings: gentleness, humility, meekness.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. 2 Samuel 22:36וַעֲנֹתְךָ֖ · and Your gentleness
    You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.
  2. Proverbs 15:33עֲנָוָֽה׃ · and humility
    The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
  3. Proverbs 18:12עֲנָוָֽה׃ · but humility
    Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
  4. Proverbs 22:4עֲ֭נָוָה · of humility
    The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
  5. Zephaniah 2:3עֲנָוָ֔ה · humility
    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.