עֲנָוָ֔ה
𐤏𐤍𐤅𐤄
ʻănâvâh
humility
Disposition characterized by a humble, unassuming attitude—frequently translated as 'humility' or 'meekness'—expressed in modest self-regard, lack of arrogance, and a gentle manner. May refer to the quality of being lowly in spirit, recognizing one's position before others or the divine. In some contexts, reflects restraint of power or status for the sake of others.
Zephaniah 2:3 · Word #13
Lexicon H6038
| Lemma | עֲנָוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤍𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻănâvâh |
| Strong's | H6038 |
| Definition | Disposition characterized by a humble, unassuming attitude—frequently translated as 'humility' or 'meekness'—expressed in modest self-regard, lack of arrogance, and a gentle manner. May refer to the quality of being lowly in spirit, recognizing one's position before others or the divine. In some contexts, reflects restraint of power or status for the sake of others. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | humility |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6038-01
humble lowliness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular absolute; abstract quality noun from עָנָו derived from the root ענה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the state or quality derived from the root ענה in its sense of being bowed or humbled. "Humble lowliness" preserves the internal, voluntary disposition of being bowed down rather than external affliction, and reflects the feminine singular abstract noun form. |
View full lexicon entry for H6038 →
SILEX v2