Strong’s Hebrew
H6038 — `anavah
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
עֲנָוָה
`anavah — pronounced an-aw-vaw
from 6035; condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency):--gentleness, humility, meekness. see H06035
4 occurrences in the KJV.
2 Samuel 22:36
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Zephaniah 2:3
Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’s anger.
