עֲנָוָה
Condescension , human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
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What does עֲנָוָה mean in the Bible?
עֲנָוָה is a Hebrew word meaning "condescension , human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)". condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) BDB: humility Usage: gentleness, humility, meekness.
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Meaning
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) BDB: humility Usage: gentleness, humility, meekness.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.