◄ 1343. geeh ►
Strong's Lexicon geeh: Proud, haughty, arrogant Original Word: גֵּאֶה Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ge'eh Pronunciation: geh-eh Phonetic Spelling: (gay-eh') Definition: lofty, arrogant Meaning: The term גֵּאֶה primarily conveys the idea of being "lofty" or "arrogant." It is often used to describe a sense of pride or haughtiness. Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּאָה (ga'ah), which means "to rise up" or "to be exalted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5195 (ὑπερήφανος, hyperēphanos): Meaning "arrogant" or "proud," this Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe those who are haughty or self-exalting. • G5197 (ὑπεροράω, hyperoraō): This term means "to overlook" or "to disdain," often used in the context of looking down on others. • G5244 (ὑπερηφανία, hyperēphania): Refers to "pride" or "arrogance," highlighting the attitude of self-importance. • G5308 (ὑψηλός, hypsēlos): Meaning "high" or "lofty," this term can describe both physical height and metaphorical exaltation or pride. These Greek terms reflect similar themes of pride and arrogance found in the Hebrew גֵּאֶה, underscoring the consistent biblical message that warns against self-exaltation and promotes humility. Usage: The word גֵּאֶה appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote individuals or attitudes characterized by arrogance or self-exaltation. It is typically used in a negative context, highlighting the moral and spiritual dangers of pride. Context: • The term גֵּאֶה is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe a state of arrogance or haughtiness, often in opposition to the humility that is commended by God. This word is associated with those who elevate themselves above others, disregarding the divine order and the needs of their fellow human beings. • In the prophetic literature, גֵּאֶה is frequently used to describe nations or leaders who exhibit prideful behavior, leading to their eventual downfall. For example, in Isaiah 2:12, the prophet warns of a day when "the LORD of Hosts will have a day of reckoning against everyone who is proud and lofty, against everyone who is lifted up—that he may be brought low." • The wisdom literature also addresses the concept of גֵּאֶה, contrasting the fate of the proud with that of the humble. Proverbs 16:18 famously states, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." • Theologically, גֵּאֶה is seen as a vice that separates individuals from God, as it reflects a reliance on self rather than on divine providence. The biblical narrative consistently portrays humility as a virtue that aligns with God's will, while arrogance leads to judgment and ruin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gaah Definition proud NASB Translation pride (1), proud (5), who is proud (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֵּאֶה adjective proud, Job 40:11,12; Isaiah 2:12; Jeremiah 48:29; plural גֵּאִים Psalm 94:2; Psalm 140:6; Proverbs 15:25; Proverbs 16:19; construct גְּאֵי Psalm 123:4 Qr גאי יונים (> Kt גאייונים), yet compare De and others Strong's Exhaustive Concordance proud From ga'ah; lofty; figuratively, arrogant -- proud. see HEBREW ga'ah Forms and Transliterations גֵּ֝אֶ֗ה גֵּ֭אִים גֵּ֭אֶה גֵּאִֽים׃ גֵּאֶ֖ה גֵּאֶ֣ה גֵאִ֨ים ׀ גאה גאים גאים׃ gê’eh gê’îm ḡê’îm gê·’eh gê·’îm ḡê·’îm geEh geIm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 40:11 HEB: וּרְאֵ֥ה כָל־ גֵּ֝אֶ֗ה וְהַשְׁפִּילֵֽהוּ׃ NAS: on everyone who is proud, and make him low. KJV: and behold every one [that is] proud, and abase INT: and look everyone who and make Job 40:12 HEB: רְאֵ֣ה כָל־ גֵּ֭אֶה הַכְנִיעֵ֑הוּ וַהֲדֹ֖ךְ NAS: on everyone who is proud, [and] humble KJV: Look on every one [that is] proud, [and] bring him low; INT: Look everyone who humble and tread Psalm 94:2 HEB: גְּ֝מ֗וּל עַל־ גֵּאִֽים׃ NAS: Render recompense to the proud. KJV: render a reward to the proud. INT: recompense unto the proud Psalm 140:5 HEB: טָֽמְנֽוּ־ גֵאִ֨ים ׀ פַּ֡ח לִ֗י NAS: The proud have hidden a trap KJV: The proud have hid a snare INT: have hidden the proud A trap and cords Proverbs 15:25 HEB: בֵּ֣ית גֵּ֭אִים יִסַּ֥ח ׀ יְהוָ֑ה NAS: the house of the proud, But He will establish KJV: the house of the proud: but he will establish INT: the house of the proud will tear the LORD Proverbs 16:19 HEB: שָׁ֝לָ֗ל אֶת־ גֵּאִֽים׃ NAS: to divide the spoil with the proud. KJV: the spoil with the proud. INT: the spoil with the proud Isaiah 2:12 HEB: עַ֥ל כָּל־ גֵּאֶ֖ה וָרָ֑ם וְעַ֖ל NAS: everyone who is proud and lofty KJV: of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, INT: Against everyone who and lofty and against Jeremiah 48:29 HEB: גְאוֹן־ מוֹאָ֖ב גֵּאֶ֣ה מְאֹ֑ד גָּבְה֧וֹ NAS: he [is] very proud-- Of his haughtiness, KJV: (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, INT: of the pride of Moab proud he very excellency 8 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1343 8 Occurrences gê·’eh — 4 Occ. gê·’îm — 4 Occ.