Strong's H6035 · Hebrew
עָנָו
ʻânâv · /aw-nawv'/
Definition
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
KJV: humble, lowly, meek, poor. Compare H6041 (עָנִי).
Root / derivation: or (by intermixture with H6041 (עָנִי)) עָנָיו; from H6031 (עָנָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָנָו across 20 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers1 verse
Psalms11 verses
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. humble: or, afflicted
Psalms 10:12Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble. humble: or, afflicted
Psalms 10:17LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: prepare: or, establish
Psalms 22:26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
Psalms 25:9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psalms 34:2My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 69:32The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. humble: or, meek
Psalms 76:9When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Psalms 147:6The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Proverbs3 verses
Isaiah3 verses
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. reprove: or, argue
Isaiah 29:19The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. increase: Heb. add
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6035 (ʻânâv) mean?
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
How many times does H6035 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6035 (עָנָו) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “meek.”
How is ʻânâv translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6035 is rendered as “meek” (13×), “humble” (5×), “lowly” (2×), “poor” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָנָו come from?
or (by intermixture with H6041 (עָנִי)) עָנָיו; from H6031 (עָנָה);