◄ 1466. gevah ►
Strong's 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 Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּוַע (gāvaʿ), which means "to expire" or "to perish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of pride is ὕβρις (hybris), which also denotes arrogance or insolence. Another related Greek term is ὑπερηφανία (hyperēphania), meaning pride or arrogance. Usage: The Hebrew word "gevah" is used to denote a sense of pride or haughtiness. It often carries a negative connotation, referring to an attitude of arrogance or self-exaltation that is contrary to the humility expected by God. In the biblical context, "gevah" is associated with a disposition that leads individuals away from reliance on God and towards self-reliance and self-glorification. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a valued trait, and pride was often seen as a precursor to downfall. The biblical narrative frequently contrasts the humble, who find favor with God, with the proud, who are brought low. This reflects a broader Ancient Near Eastern understanding where pride was often linked to hubris and divine retribution. The Israelites were reminded through the Law and the Prophets to maintain humility before God and others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gaah Definition pride NASB Translation confidence (1), pride (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֵּוָה noun feminine pride (contracted for גַּאֲוָה Ew§ 62 b, 73 b compare Aramaic Daniel 4:34 & ᵑ7) — 1 pride Job 33:17; Jeremiah 13:17. 2 lifting up Job 22:29 an exclamation, up! Ew Di De and others; but pride Hi Dr§ 154 n. (ed. 3). גֵּאָיוֺת see גַּיְא. I. גֵּוָה see below גאה. גוה (project, be convex?). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lifting up, pride The same as gevah; exaltation; (figuratively) arrogance -- lifting up, pride. see HEBREW gevah Forms and Transliterations גֵּוָ֑ה גֵוָ֑ה גוה וְגֵוָ֖ה וגוה gê·wāh ḡê·wāh geVah gêwāh ḡêwāh vegeVah wə·ḡê·wāh wəḡêwāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 22:29 HEB: הִ֭שְׁפִּילוּ וַתֹּ֣אמֶר גֵּוָ֑ה וְשַׁ֖ח עֵינַ֣יִם NAS: you will speak with confidence, And the humble KJV: then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save INT: are cast will speak confidence the humble person Job 33:17 HEB: אָדָ֣ם מַעֲשֶׂ֑ה וְגֵוָ֖ה מִגֶּ֣בֶר יְכַסֶּֽה׃ NAS: And keep man from pride; KJV: and hide pride from man. INT: man conduct pride man and keep Jeremiah 13:17 HEB: נַפְשִׁ֖י מִפְּנֵ֣י גֵוָ֑ה וְדָמֹ֨עַ תִּדְמַ֜ע NAS: in secret for [such] pride; And my eyes KJV: for [your] pride; and mine eye INT: my soul for for pride will bitterly weep 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1466 3 Occurrences gê·wāh — 2 Occ. wə·ḡê·wāh — 1 Occ.