Lexical Definition
צָנַע tsânaʻ (tsaw-nah') be humble H:V
a primitive root
humbly, lowly.
- to humiliate
1) to be humble, be modest, be lowly
1a) (Qal) to show humility
2) (Hiphil) modest
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| צְנוּעִ֥ים | modest | Prov.11.2 |
Extended Information
- adj
- modest
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[צָנַע] verb be modest, humble (perhaps properly be retired, Late Hebrew Hiph`il keep close, reserve, preserve, so ᵑ7 אַצְנַע; צְנִיעַ retiring, modest); —
Hiph`il Infinitive absolute הַצְנֵעַ לֶכֶת Mic 6:8 a making humble to walk = shewing a humble walk (with God).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Micah | 6:8 |