עֲ֭נָוָה
𐤏𐤍𐤅𐤄
anavah
humility
from עָנָו; condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency); gentleness, humility, meekness.
Proverbs 22:4 · Word #2
Lexicon H6038
| Lemma | עֲנָוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤍𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻănâvâh |
| Strong's | H6038 |
| In-context | humility |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H6038-01
lowliness
| Root | ענה (ʿ-n-h) |
| Core Meanings | to be bowed down, afflicted, humbled, lowly |
| Semantic Range | humility, meekness, gentleness, modesty, lowliness of spirit, submissiveness before God |
| Conceptual Significance | עֲנָוָה expresses the virtue of a posture that is willingly low before YHWH and others—a state of bowed dependence rather than self-exaltation. It is a prized covenantal quality, contrasting pride and aligning a person with divine favor and wisdom. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute (HNcfsa). Abstract formation from עָנָו (humble, lowly), itself from the root ענה in the sense of being bowed down or afflicted. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֲנָוָה (HNcfsa) is a feminine singular abstract noun derived from the root ענה in its sense of being bowed down or humbled. "Lowliness" preserves the imagery of being brought low or bowed, maintaining the root connection while reflecting the singular feminine abstract form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ענה (to be bowed down, afflicted, humbled, lowly)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6030-01 |
aaneh | I will respond |
H6031-01 |
aanekhe | I will afflict you (feminine singular) |
H6034-01 |
anah | ʿAnah (Answer) |
Word Usage (4 occurrences of H6038)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephaniah 2:3 | עֲנָוָ֔ה | anavah | humility |
| Proverbs 15:33 | עֲנָוָֽה | anavah | humility |
| Proverbs 18:12 | עֲנָוָֽה | anavah | humility |