1362. gabah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
gabah: To be high, exalted, lofty, proud

Original Word: גָּבַהּ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: gabah
Pronunciation: gah-VAH
Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-bawh')
Definition: To be high, exalted, lofty, proud
Meaning: lofty

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5308 (hypsēlos): High, lofty, exalted

- G5244 (hyperēphanos): Proud, arrogant

Usage: The Hebrew verb "gabah" primarily conveys the idea of height or elevation, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is used to describe physical height, such as the height of a tree or a person, as well as metaphorical elevation, such as pride or arrogance. In the context of human behavior, "gabah" often carries a negative connotation, referring to haughtiness or self-exaltation that is contrary to the humility expected by God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a valued trait, and pride was often seen as a precursor to downfall. The concept of "gabah" as pride or arrogance is frequently addressed in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where humility is extolled as a virtue. The Israelites were reminded of the dangers of pride, especially in their relationship with God, who is described as opposing the proud but giving grace to the humble.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as gaboah, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
high, proud

From gabahh; lofty (literally or figuratively) -- high, proud.

see HEBREW gabahh

Forms and Transliterations
גְּֽבַהּ־ גְּבַהּ־ גבה־ וּגְבַ֣הּ וגבה מִגְּבַהּ־ מגבה־ gə·ḇah- gəḇah- gevah mig·gə·ḇah- miggəḇah- miggevah ū·ḡə·ḇah ūḡəḇah ugeVah
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 101:5
HEB: אוֹת֪וֹ אַ֫צְמִ֥ית גְּֽבַהּ־ עֵ֭ינַיִם וּרְחַ֣ב
KJV: him will I cut off: him that hath an high look
INT: his neighbor will destroy an high look and an arrogant

Proverbs 16:5
HEB: יְ֭הוָה כָּל־ גְּבַהּ־ לֵ֑ב יָ֥ד
KJV: Every one [that is] proud in heart
INT: to the LORD Everyone proud heart Assuredly

Ecclesiastes 7:8
HEB: אֶֽרֶךְ־ ר֖וּחַ מִגְּבַהּ־ רֽוּחַ׃
KJV: [is] better than the proud in spirit.
INT: Patience of spirit the proud of spirit

Ezekiel 31:3
HEB: וְחֹ֥רֶשׁ מֵצַ֖ל וּגְבַ֣הּ קוֹמָ֑ה וּבֵ֣ין
KJV: shroud, and of an high stature;
INT: and forest shade an high and very was among

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1362
4 Occurrences


gə·ḇah- — 2 Occ.
mig·gə·ḇah- — 1 Occ.
ū·ḡə·ḇah — 1 Occ.
















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