Strong's Lexicon gabah: To be high, exalted, lofty, proud Original Word: גָּבָהּ 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 Originthe 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 ugeVahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Ecclesiastes 7:8 Ezekiel 31:3 4 Occurrences |
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