1467. gevah

Lexicon

gevah: Pride, haughtiness

Original Word: גֵּוָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: gevah
Pronunciation: gheh-vah'
Phonetic Spelling: (gay-vaw')
Definition: Pride, haughtiness
Meaning: exaltation, arrogance

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

pride

(Aramaic) corresponding to gevah -- pride.

see HEBREW gevah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to geah
Definition
pride
NASB Translation
pride (1).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of pride or arrogance can be found in terms such as ὕβρις (hubris) • Strong's Greek Number 5196, which also conveys the idea of insolence or overbearing pride.
• Another related Greek term is ὑπερηφανία (hyperēphania) • Strong's Greek Number 5243, meaning "arrogance" or "haughtiness."

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term גֵּוָה, highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its thematic connections to pride and humility.

Usage: This Aramaic term appears in the context of describing human pride or arrogance, particularly in the context of defiance against God or others.

Context: • The term גֵּוָה is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is employed to describe the pride and arrogance of individuals or nations that elevate themselves above others, often in opposition to divine authority. This word captures the essence of human hubris that leads to downfall, as seen in the biblical narrative.
• In Daniel 4:37, the term is used to describe the arrogance of King Nebuchadnezzar before his humbling experience: "Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride." (BSB)
• The concept of גֵּוָה is closely related to the broader biblical theme of pride leading to destruction, as seen in Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." (BSB)

Forms and Transliterations

בְּגֵוָ֔ה בגוה bə·ḡê·wāh begeVah bəḡêwāh

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 4:37
HEB: וְדִי֙ מַהְלְכִ֣ין בְּגֵוָ֔ה יָכִ֖ל לְהַשְׁפָּלָֽה׃
NAS: those who walk in pride.
KJV: and those that walk in pride he is able
INT: who walk pride is able to humble

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1467
1 Occurrence

bə·ḡê·wāh — 1 Occ.