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עֲנָוָה H6038

H6038 is the Hebrew word עֲנָוָה, transliterated ʻănâvâh and said an-aw-vaw'. The King James Version most often renders it gentleness.

Word: עֲנָוָהTransliteration: ʻănâvâhSaid: an-aw-vaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency).

Where it comes from

from H6035 (עָנָו).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

gentleness 1×humility 1×meekness 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: gentleness, humility, meekness.

Verses using עֲנָוָה

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

2 Samuel 22:36 · KJV

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

Proverbs 22:4 · KJV

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Zephaniah 2:3 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6038 mean?

H6038 is the Hebrew word עֲנָוָה (ʻănâvâh), meaning condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency).

How is H6038 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it gentleness (1 time), humility (1 time), meekness (1 time).

How many times does H6038 appear in the Bible?

עֲנָוָה (ʻănâvâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H6038 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6035 (עָנָו).

Nearby entries

H6035 · עָנָו — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle)…H6036 · עָנוּב — Anub, an Israelite H6037 · עַנְוָה — mildness (royal); also (concretely) oppressed H6039 · עֱנוּת — affliction H6040 · עֳנִי — depression, i.e. misery H6041 · עָנִי — depressed, in mind or circumstances

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