2087. zadon

Lexicon

zadon: Arrogance, pride, insolence

Original Word: זָדוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: zadown
Pronunciation: zah-DONE
Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-done')
Definition: Arrogance, pride, insolence
Meaning: arrogance

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

presumptuously, pride, proud man

From zuwd; arrogance -- presumptuously, pride, proud (man).

see HEBREW zuwd

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from zud
Definition
insolence, presumptuousness
NASB Translation
arrogance (3), arrogant (2), insolence (2), insolent pride (1), presumptuously (2), pride (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

זָדוֺן noun masculine^{Proverbs 11:2} insolence, presumptuousness (on formation compare Lag^{BN 204, Anm}.), absolute ׳ז Deuteronomy 17:12 7t.; construct זְדוֺן Jeremiah 49:16; Obadiah 3; suffix זְדֹנְךָ 1 Samuel 17:28; —

1 insolence, presumption toward men; affirmed of David by Eliab 1 Samuel 17:28 ("" רֹעַ לְבָבֶ֑ךָ); usually

2 of presumptuous godlessness (compare זוּד, זֵד), exhibited in disobedience to priest or judge Deuteronomy 17:12; in false prediction Deuteronomy 18:22; in General Proverbs 11:2 (opposed to צְנוּעִים), Proverbs 13:10; ׳עֶבְרַת ז Proverbs 21:24 (compare זֵד); לִבֶּ֑ךָ ׳ז) Jeremiah 49:16 ( = Obadiah 3) presumption of thine heart; of Babylon personified under figure of ׳ז Jeremiah 50:31,32; dubious is ׳מָּרַח הַזּ Ezekiel 7:10 insolence hath blossomed (preceded by צָץ הַמַּטֶּה) i.e. either of Israel as demanding punishment, or of Babylon as instrument of punishment.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root זיד (zid), which means to act proudly or presumptuously.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G763 (ἀσεβής, asebēs): Impious, ungodly, often used to describe those who act arrogantly against God.
• G5196 (ὑπερηφανία, hyperēphania): Pride, arrogance, a term used to denote an overbearing attitude or haughtiness.
• G5243 (ὑπερφρονέω, hyperphroneō): To think highly of oneself, to be proud, reflecting an attitude of superiority or arrogance.

These Greek terms capture similar themes of arrogance and pride as seen in the Hebrew זָדוֹן, emphasizing the consistent biblical message against such attitudes.

Usage: The term זָדוֹן is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of arrogance or pride, often in a negative context, highlighting a defiant or insolent attitude against God or others.

Context: The Hebrew word זָדוֹן (zadon) is frequently associated with a sense of prideful defiance and is often used to describe the attitude of individuals or nations that act with haughty disregard for divine authority or moral law. This term appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the destructive nature of arrogance and its opposition to humility and righteousness.

In Deuteronomy 17:12, זָדוֹן is used to describe the attitude of a person who acts presumptuously by not listening to the priest or judge, highlighting the rebellious nature of arrogance against established authority. Similarly, in Proverbs 11:2, the text states, "When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom," illustrating the contrast between the consequences of arrogance and the benefits of humility.

The prophets often warned against the dangers of זָדוֹן, as seen in Isaiah 16:6, where the pride of Moab is condemned, and in Jeremiah 49:16, where the arrogance of Edom is highlighted as a precursor to its downfall. These passages underscore the biblical theme that arrogance leads to destruction, while humility aligns with divine favor.

The concept of זָדוֹן is not only a personal failing but also a national one, as nations that exhibit arrogance are often depicted as being on a path to judgment. This reflects the broader biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

Forms and Transliterations

בְּ֭זָדוֹן בְּזָדוֹן֙ בְזָד֗וֹן בזדון הַזָּדֽוֹן׃ הזדון׃ זְד֣וֹן זְד֤וֹן זְדֹנְךָ֗ זָ֭דוֹן זָד֔וֹן זָדֽוֹן׃ זָדוֹן֙ זדון זדון׃ זדנך bə·zā·ḏō·wn ḇə·zā·ḏō·wn bezadOn bəzāḏōwn ḇəzāḏōwn haz·zā·ḏō·wn hazzaDon hazzāḏōwn vezaDon zā·ḏō·wn Zadon zāḏōwn zə·ḏō·nə·ḵā zə·ḏō·wn zeDon zedoneCha zəḏōnəḵā zəḏōwn

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 17:12
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה בְזָד֗וֹן לְבִלְתִּ֨י שְׁמֹ֤עַ
NAS: acts presumptuously by not listening
KJV: that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken
INT: who acts presumptuously not listening

Deuteronomy 18:22
HEB: דִבְּר֖וֹ יְהוָ֑ה בְּזָדוֹן֙ דִּבְּר֣וֹ הַנָּבִ֔יא
NAS: has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid
KJV: hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid
INT: spoken the LORD presumptuously has spoken the prophet

1 Samuel 17:28
HEB: יָדַ֣עְתִּי אֶת־ זְדֹנְךָ֗ וְאֵת֙ רֹ֣עַ
NAS: I know your insolence and the wickedness
KJV: I know thy pride, and the naughtiness
INT: I acknowledge your insolence and the wickedness of your heart

Proverbs 11:2
HEB: בָּֽא־ זָ֭דוֹן וַיָּבֹ֣א קָל֑וֹן
NAS: When pride comes, then comes
KJV: [When] pride cometh, then cometh
INT: comes pride comes dishonor

Proverbs 13:10
HEB: רַק־ בְּ֭זָדוֹן יִתֵּ֣ן מַצָּ֑ה
NAS: Through insolence comes nothing
KJV: Only by pride cometh contention:
INT: but insolence comes strife

Proverbs 21:24
HEB: ע֝וֹשֶׂ֗ה בְּעֶבְרַ֥ת זָדֽוֹן׃
NAS: Who acts with insolent pride.
KJV: who dealeth in proud wrath.
INT: acts wrath insolent

Jeremiah 49:16
HEB: הִשִּׁ֤יא אֹתָךְ֙ זְד֣וֹן לִבֶּ֔ךָ שֹֽׁכְנִי֙
NAS: As for the terror of you, The arrogance of your heart
KJV: hath deceived thee, [and] the pride of thine heart,
INT: the terror deceived the arrogance of your heart live

Jeremiah 50:31
HEB: הִנְנִ֤י אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ זָד֔וֹן נְאֻם־ אֲדֹנָ֥י
NAS: I am against you, O arrogant one, Declares
KJV: Behold, I [am] against thee, [O thou] most proud, saith
INT: behold I am against arrogant Declares the Lord

Jeremiah 50:32
HEB: וְכָשַׁ֤ל זָדוֹן֙ וְנָפַ֔ל וְאֵ֥ין
NAS: The arrogant one will stumble
KJV: And the most proud shall stumble
INT: will stumble the arrogant and fall no

Ezekiel 7:10
HEB: הַמַּטֶּ֔ה פָּרַ֖ח הַזָּדֽוֹן׃
NAS: has budded, arrogance has blossomed.
KJV: hath blossomed, pride hath budded.
INT: the rod has blossomed arrogance

Obadiah 1:3
HEB: זְד֤וֹן לִבְּךָ֙ הִשִּׁיאֶ֔ךָ
NAS: The arrogance of your heart
KJV: The pride of thine heart hath deceived
INT: the arrogance of your heart deceived

11 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2087
11 Occurrences

bə·zā·ḏō·wn — 2 Occ.
haz·zā·ḏō·wn — 1 Occ.
ḇə·zā·ḏō·wn — 1 Occ.
zā·ḏō·wn — 4 Occ.
zə·ḏō·wn — 2 Occ.
zə·ḏō·nə·ḵā — 1 Occ.