Strong's Lexicon gaavah: Pride, arrogance, majesty, exaltation Original Word: גַּאֲוָה Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּאָה (ga'ah), meaning "to rise" or "to be exalted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5243 (ὑπερηφανία, hyperēphania): Pride, arrogance - G212 (ἀλαζονεία, alazoneia): Boastfulness, arrogance Usage: The Hebrew word "gaavah" primarily denotes a sense of pride or arrogance. It can refer to both a positive sense of majesty or splendor, as well as a negative sense of haughtiness or self-exaltation. In the Bible, "gaavah" is often used to describe human pride that stands in opposition to God, leading to downfall and judgment. However, it can also describe the majesty and exalted nature of God Himself. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was highly valued, and pride was often seen as a vice that led to one's downfall. The biblical narrative frequently contrasts human pride with divine humility and sovereignty. The Israelites were reminded of their dependence on God and warned against the dangers of self-reliance and arrogance. In the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, kings and rulers often displayed pride in their achievements and power, which the biblical texts critique by emphasizing God's ultimate authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gaah Definition majesty, pride NASB Translation arrogance (2), back (1), haughtiness (1), majesty (3), pride (8), proud (2), proudly (1), swelling pride (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גַּאֲוָה noun feminine majesty, pride (compare Syriac  ) — Job 41:7 6t.; construct גַּאֲוַת Proverbs 29:23 2t.; suffix גַּאֲוָתִי Isaiah 13:3 8t.; — 1 rising up, swelling of the sea Psalm 46:4. 2 majesty, of Israel Deuteronomy 33:29, Moab Isaiah 16:6 = Jeremiah 48:29, scales of crocodile Job 41:7, of God Deuteronomy 33:26; Psalm 68:35. 3 pride, haughtiness Psalm 10:2; Psalm 31:19; Psalm 31:24; Psalm 36:12; Psalm 73:6; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 29:23; Isaiah 9:8; Isaiah 13:11; Isaiah 25:11; עליזי גאותי my proudly exulting ones Isaiah 13:3 compare Zephaniah 3:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling From ga'ah; arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament -- excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling. see HEBREW ga'ah Forms and Transliterations בְּגַאֲוַ֣ת בְּגַאֲוָ֛ה בְּגַאֲוָ֥ה בְּגַאֲוָת֣וֹ בגאוה בגאות בגאותו גַּ֭אֲוָה גַּֽאֲוָת֔וֹ גַּאֲוַ֣ת גַּאֲוָ֑ה גַּאֲוָת֑וֹ גַּאֲוָת֧וֹ גַּאֲוָתִֽי׃ גַּאֲוָתֵ֔ךְ גַּאֲוָתֶ֑ךָ גַאֲוָ֑ה גַאֲוָֽה׃ גאוה גאוה׃ גאות גאותו גאותי׃ גאותך וְגַאֲוַ֥ת וְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ וּבְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ ובגאותו וגאות וגאותו bə·ḡa·’ă·wā·ṯōw bə·ḡa·’ă·wāh bə·ḡa·’ă·waṯ bəḡa’ăwāh bəḡa’ăwaṯ bəḡa’ăwāṯōw begaaVah begaaVat begaavaTo ga’ăwāh ḡa’ăwāh ga’ăwaṯ ga’ăwāṯêḵ ga’ăwāṯeḵā ga’ăwāṯî ga’ăwāṯōw ga·’ă·wā·ṯe·ḵā ga·’ă·wā·ṯêḵ ga·’ă·wā·ṯî ga·’ă·wā·ṯōw ga·’ă·wāh ḡa·’ă·wāh ga·’ă·waṯ Gaavah gaaVat gaavaTech gaavaTecha gaavaTi gaavaTo ū·ḇə·ḡa·’ă·wā·ṯōw ūḇəḡa’ăwāṯōw uvegaavaTo vegaaVat vegaavaTo wə·ḡa·’ă·wā·ṯōw wə·ḡa·’ă·waṯ wəḡa’ăwaṯ wəḡa’ăwāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 33:26 HEB: שָׁמַ֙יִם֙ בְעֶזְרֶ֔ךָ וּבְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ שְׁחָקִֽים׃ NAS: And through the skies in His majesty. KJV: in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky. INT: the heavens to your help his majesty the skies Deuteronomy 33:29 Job 41:15 Psalm 10:2 Psalm 31:18 Psalm 31:23 Psalm 36:11 Psalm 46:3 Psalm 68:34 Psalm 73:6 Proverbs 14:3 Proverbs 29:23 Isaiah 9:9 Isaiah 13:3 Isaiah 13:11 Isaiah 16:6 Isaiah 25:11 Jeremiah 48:29 Zephaniah 3:11 19 Occurrences |
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