1349. gaayon

Lexicon

gaayon: Pride, Arrogance

Original Word: גַּאֲיוֹן
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ga'ayown
Pronunciation: gah-ah-YONE
Phonetic Spelling: (gah-ah-yone')
Definition: Pride, Arrogance
Meaning: haughty

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

proud

From ga'ah: haughty -- proud.

see HEBREW ga'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gaah
Definition
proud
NASB Translation
proud (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[גַּאֲיוֺן] adjective proud, גאייונים Psalm 123:4 (Kt compare Baer's note, yet read probably גַּאֲיוֺנִים; but Qr better, גְּאֵי יוֺנִים proudest oppressors, see גֵּאֶה).

גאייונים see foregoing, and also גֵּאֶה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּאָה (ga'ah), which means "to rise" or "to be exalted."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of haughtiness or pride in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as ὑπερηφανία (hyperēphania • Strong's Greek 5243), which also denotes arrogance or pride. This Greek term is used in similar contexts to describe a prideful attitude that is contrary to the teachings of humility and submission to God.

Usage: The word "ga'ayon" is used in the context of describing a haughty or prideful demeanor, often in a negative light, as it contrasts with the humility that is commended in biblical teachings.

Context: • The Hebrew term גַּאֲיוֹן (ga'ayon) is a noun that conveys the concept of haughtiness or pride. It is rooted in the verb גָּאָה (ga'ah), which means "to rise" or "to be exalted," suggesting an elevation of oneself above others. This term is often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals or nations that exhibit an undue sense of self-importance or arrogance. Such pride is frequently condemned in the scriptures, as it is seen as contrary to the humility and submission to God that is expected of the faithful.
• In the biblical narrative, haughtiness is often associated with downfall and divine judgment. The scriptures warn against the dangers of pride, emphasizing that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The Berean Standard Bible reflects this theme in various passages, highlighting the moral and spiritual perils of a haughty spirit.
• The concept of "ga'ayon" is not merely an external attitude but is indicative of an internal disposition that sets oneself against the divine order. It is a recurring theme in wisdom literature and prophetic writings, where humility is extolled as a virtue and pride is depicted as a precursor to destruction.

Forms and Transliterations

לִגְאֵ֥יוֹנִֽים׃ לגאיונים liḡ’êyōwnîm liḡ·’ê·yō·w·nîm ligEyonim

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 123:4
HEB: הַשַּׁאֲנַנִּ֑ים הַ֝בּ֗וּז לִגְאֵ֥יוֹנִֽים׃
NAS: [And] with the contempt of the proud.
INT: who the contempt of the proud

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1349
1 Occurrence

liḡ·’ê·yō·w·nîm — 1 Occ.