Hebrew · H6800, H1980 · unreviewed

צָנַע

To humiliate · to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

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צָנַע H6800 to humiliate
Pronunciation tsenuim
To act with deliberate humility or restraint; implies modest self-presentation rather than shame-imposed humiliation
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הָלַךְ H1980 to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
Pronunciation halak
Movement through space and time; figuratively denotes conduct, manner of life, spiritual direction, or divine approval.
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What does צָנַע (hatsnea lechet) mean in the Bible?

צָנַע · הָלַךְ is a Hebrew word meaning "to humiliate". humbly, lowly. It captures the posture of reverent dependence that characterizes genuine covenant fellowship. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.

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Meaning

to humiliate
Extended definition

humbly, lowly.

Why This Word Matters
It captures the posture of reverent dependence that characterizes genuine covenant fellowship. Micah 6:6-8
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