עַנְוָה
an.vah
gentleness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Hebrew word "an.vah" ( Strong's #H6038 ) is translated to "gentleness." This concept of gentleness is situated within the broader domain of emotions and attitudes. Its definition suggests a sense of mildness, softness, or delicacy. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible (5 times), "an.vah" likely connotes a nuanced and subtle quality. The scarcity of its usage in the Bible indicates that "an.vah" is an important yet specific idea. While it appears to be closely related to emotional or attitudinal states, it has its own distinct connotation separate from other Hebrew words. This rarity underscores its unique significance within the Biblical lexicon. As a concept, "an.vah" likely plays a crucial role in conveying a specific kind of emotional intelligence, perhaps one that prioritizes subtlety and nuance in interactions and relationships. Analyzing its limited usage, it might be essential for a particular social scenario or context not well-represented in existing biblical research.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18:12Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Proverbs 22:4The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
Zephaniah 2:3Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh’s anger.
2 Samuel 22:36You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great.