Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
humility
Usage: humility, meekness Also means: an.vah (עַנְוָה "gentleness" H6037)
Strong's Number
H6038
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's H6038 Quick Answer
Strong's H6038 עֲנָוָה (`anavah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `anavah (an-aw-vaw') n-f. 1. condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) [from H6035] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include humility. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- `anavah (an-aw-vaw') n-f. 1. condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) [from H6035]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- humility
Meaning and Definition
`anavah (an-aw-vaw') n-f. 1. condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) [from H6035] KJV: gentleness, humility, meekness. Root(s): H6035
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6038. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H6038 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `anavah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
humility
Proverbs 15:33
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How Strong's H6038 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H6038 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H6038 in the Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Old Testament.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6038.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6038, grouped by book.
Proverbs 3 usages, Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H6038 FAQ
What does anavah (עֲנָוָה) mean?
Anavah (Strong's H6038) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "condescension". `anavah (an-aw-vaw') n-f. 1. condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) [from H6035]
How many times is anavah (עֲנָוָה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H6038 across 2 books.
Where can I study anavah (עֲנָוָה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6038 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate anavah (עֲנָוָה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as humility. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.