Defining the Word Humble found in II Chronicles 7 vs 14

Defining the Word Humble found in II Chronicles 7 vs 14

The Hebrew word for humble has deep meaning which we can attempt to learn by examining the meaning of each letter in the word.  From the meaning of letters of the word, it is possible to develop a meaning for the Hebrew word for humble and gain some insight into the depth of its meaning.  This should always be done in the context of scripture that the word is found in.

In developing the a meaning of the word humble using the meanings of the Hebrew letters, those meanings of each letter of the word humble are listed below followed by a possle letter meaning of humble. 

The meaning is posted after the listing of the letters below.

Humble  wə·yik·kā·nə·‘ū     וְיִכָּנְע֨וּ  Found in II Chronicles 7 vs 14 
Hebrew Strongs’s Number H3665

ו     Vav- Nail, to secure – add, secure, hook (2b) The literal meaning is a nail. The symbolic meaning is "to secure or fasten" "add" "a connection". The letter in grammar serves to connect or join together, two words or phrases as in English our word “and” (1a) (inferred—lasting—vs  Psalms 119:144- עוֹלָם‎ ʿôlām  -everlasting))  F

י    Yud - deed done, to make, power, might- Work, worship (2b) In the ancient Hebrew word pictures, the yod was drawn as a "hand" complete with the arm above the elbow. It symbolized work done - (1a) (note: the picture of the letter Yud-of how it was represented in the Alphabet used in Abraham’s time, looks like a possible handshake-a handshake could infer ‘agreement’.)    JI

     

כּ כ ךְ       Kaph - It's symbolic meaning is to cover, to allow or to open. In the picture Hebrew of Moses it was drawn like what it represented, an open hand. The center of the Hebrew alphabet, it shows the open hand of God's blessing for all who embrace Him. (1a) Open, Allow (2b)   The meaning where kaph is used in a work preceded by a word like ‘lo’ לֹא֙ which is a negative could also infer that in the presence of pure Holiness –all our wrong doings are known.  Therefore, to open would be to show faults (10)  K

נ    Nun-Propagate increase, In the ancient picture language this was pictured as a seed in ancient Hebrew and Egyptian cultures. As mentioned, it represented "life", "posterity", "active life". As used in the Hebrew word for son, the nun symbolized the posterity of the house.(also by inference, Nun could mean purpose—it is used in the word—potter  יֹצְרֵ֔נוּ –see Isaiah 64:8—a potter makes a vessel Humblefor a specific purpose) Continue, heir, son (2b)  N

עָ     Ayin   - see, know, knowledge, experience, insight, symbol of sight and insight and other possible meaning eye and fountain. (1a) watch, know, shade—(to shade could infer hiding) (2b)   O

ו  ן     Vav- Nail, to secure – add, secure, hook (2b) The literal meaning is a nail. The symbolic meaning is "to secure or fasten" "add" "a connection". The letter in grammar serves to connect or join together, two words or phrases as in English our word “and” (1a) (inferred—lasting—vs  Psalms 119:144- עוֹלָם‎ ʿôlām  -everlasting))  F

Possible letter meaning of humble wə·yik·kā·nə·‘ū   וְיִכָּנְע֨וּ :  The deed of sacrifice that opens the insight of life (Life that comes from God).

As you study the word Humble, you will find the meaning of that word does have a significant meaning, and adds much depth to our understanding of II Chronicles 7:14.  

Link to study on Humility-a Patter of Sanctification and Spiritual Renewal based on II Chronicles 7:14:
 http://wheatlandministries.blogspot.com/2007/03/humility-biblical-study-and-proposed.html


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