“meek”
(Heb.˒anav) (2:3; Ps. 22:26; Is. 11:4) Strong’s #6035: This Hebrew word may be translated humble (Ps. 34:2) or meek (Ps. 37:11; Matt. 5:5) and is derived from a verb meaning “to be afflicted” or “to be bowed down” (Ps. 116:10). Forms of this word occur twice in 2:3: first translated as meek and then as humility. The word frequently refers to the poor or oppressed (Prov. 14:21; Amos 2:7). But it also signifies strength of character in enduring suffering without resentment. Such character is rooted in a strong faith in God and His goodness and a steadfast submission to the will of God.
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