Strong's Hebrew · H6038
עֲנָוָה
ʻănâvâh · an-aw-vaw'
Definitioncondescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
Derivationfrom H6035 (עָנָו);
KJV usagegentleness, humility, meekness.
Occurrences6 in the KJV · 6 verses
עֲנָוָה in Scripture
2 Samuel 22:36
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Psalms 18:35
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 22:4
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Zephaniah 2:3
Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD' s anger.