עָנָו
Depressed (figuratively), in mind ( gentle ) or circumstances ( needy , especially saintly )
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What does עָנָו (ʿānāw) mean in the Bible?
עָנָו (ʿānāw) is a Hebrew word meaning "depressed (figuratively), in mind ( gentle ) or circumstances ( needy , especially saintly )". depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly) BDB: poor Usage: humble, lowly, meek, poor. God’s grace rests upon those who approach Him with humility rather than pride.
Meaning
Spiritual posture of voluntary humility or forced poverty that marks the pious before God
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly) BDB: poor Usage: humble, lowly, meek, poor. Compare 6041.
Why This Word Matters
God’s grace rests upon those who approach Him with humility rather than pride. Isaiah 29:17-24
The lowly become recipients of renewed joy. Proverbs 3:21-35
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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