Strong's Lexicon anav: Humble, meek, lowly Original Word: עָנָו Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָה (anah), which means "to be humble" or "to be afflicted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4235 (praus): Often translated as "meek" or "gentle," used in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:5). - G5011 (tapeinos): Meaning "lowly" or "humble," used in contexts emphasizing humility before God (James 4:6). Usage: The Hebrew word "anav" primarily denotes a quality of humility or meekness. It is used to describe individuals who are gentle, lowly in spirit, and submissive to God's will. This term is often associated with a righteous character, reflecting a heart that is open to God's guidance and correction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a valued trait, often contrasted with pride and arrogance. The concept of "anav" was not merely about social status or external behavior but was deeply rooted in one's relationship with God. The humble person recognized their dependence on God and their place within the community. This humility was seen as a strength, enabling individuals to live in harmony with others and to be receptive to divine wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anah Definition poor, afflicted, humble, meek NASB Translation afflicted (8), afflicted ones (1), humble (10), poor (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָנָי (?; LagBN 48) noun masculine poor, afflicted, humble, meek; — עָנָו Numbers 12:3 (Kt; Qr עָנָיו is to ensure the ָ֯ according to Di Köii. 1. 76); elsewhere plural עֲנָוִים Isaiah 29:19 11t. + Kt עֲנָוִים Isaiah 32:7; Psalm 9:19 (Qr עֲנִיִּים); Qr עֲנָוִים Psalm 9:13; Psalm 10:12; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 14:21; Proverbs 16:19 (Kt עניים); construct עַנְוֵי Zephaniah 2:3 2t., + Kt ענוי (Qr עֲנִיֵּי) Amos 8:4 (so Job 24:4 van d. H.; but עֲנִיֵּי Kt and Qr Baer Ginsb) — these forms shew confusion with עָנִי, which is perhaps only another form of עָנָו (otherwise Rahlfsop. cit. 62 f. Dr'Poor' in HastingsDB; עָנָו = humble, meek, עָנִי = passive humbled, afflicted); — 1 poor, needy, Proverbs 14:21 (Qr). 2 poor and weak. oppressed by rich and powerful Amos 2:7; Isaiah 29:19; Isaiah 32:7 (Kt); ענוי (ה)ארץ Psalm 76:10; Isaiah 11:4; Zephaniah 2:3; Amos 8:4 (Kt), Job 24:4. 3 poor, weak and afflicted Israel (usually rendered meek) Psalm 10:17; Psalm 22:27; Psalm 25:9 (twice in verse); Psalm 34:3; Psalm 37:11; Psalm 69:33 (עָנִי 3, also in all these Psalms), Psalm 147:6; Psalm 149:4; Isaiah 61:1 ("" נשׁברי לב, compare Isaiah 66:2 עָנִי 3), Psalm 9:19 (Kt) Psalm 9:13; Psalm 10:12 (Qr). 4 humble, lowly, meek Numbers 12:3 (Moses); Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 16:19 (both Qr). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance humble, lowly, meek, poor Or (by intermixture with aniy) Aanayv {aw-nawv'}; from anah; depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly) -- humble, lowly, meek, poor. Compare aniy. see HEBREW aniy see HEBREW anah see HEBREW aniy Forms and Transliterations וַעֲנָוִ֥ים וענוים לְעַנְוֵי־ לענוי־ עֲ֝נִיִּ֗ים עֲ֝נָוִ֗ים עֲ֭נָוִים עֲנִיֵּי־ עֲנִיִּים֙ עֲנִיֵּי־ עֲנָוִ֖ים עֲנָוִ֗ים עֲנָוִ֛ים עֲנָוִ֣ים עֲנָוִ֨ים ׀ עַנְוֵ֣י עַנְוֵי־ עָנָ֣יו ענוי ענוי־ ענוים עניו עניי־ עניים ‘ă·nā·wîm ‘ā·nāw ‘ă·nî·yê- ‘ă·nî·yîm ‘an·wê ‘an·wê- ‘ānāw ‘ănāwîm ‘ănîyê- ‘ănîyîm ‘anwê ‘anwê- aNav anaVim aniyei aniYim anvei lə‘anwê- lə·‘an·wê- leanvei vaanaVim wa‘ănāwîm wa·‘ă·nā·wîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 12:3 HEB: [עָנָו כ] (עָנָ֣יו ק) מְאֹ֑ד NAS: Moses was very humble, more than any KJV: [was] very meek, above all the men INT: the man Moses humble was very any Job 24:4 Psalm 9:18 Psalm 10:17 Psalm 22:26 Psalm 25:9 Psalm 25:9 Psalm 34:2 Psalm 37:11 Psalm 69:32 Psalm 76:9 Psalm 147:6 Psalm 149:4 Isaiah 11:4 Isaiah 29:19 Isaiah 32:7 Isaiah 61:1 Amos 2:7 Amos 8:4 Zephaniah 2:3 20 Occurrences |
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