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Strong's Lexicon gaah: To rise up, to be exalted, to triumph Original Word: גָּאָה Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ga'ah Pronunciation: gah-ah Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-aw') Definition: to mount up, to rise, be majestic Meaning: To mount up, to rise, be majestic Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G64 (ἀγαλλιάω, agalliaō): To exult, rejoice greatly • G1392 (δοξάζω, doxazō): To glorify, honor, bestow glory These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with גָּאָה in their connotations of exaltation and glory, often used in the New Testament to describe the glorification of God and the rejoicing of His people. Usage: This verb is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of rising or mounting up, often in a majestic or exalted manner. It can refer to physical rising, such as the swelling of waters, or metaphorical rising, such as the exaltation of a person or nation. Context: The Hebrew verb גָּאָה (ga'ah) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of rising or mounting up, often with a connotation of majesty or exaltation. It appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, illustrating both physical and metaphorical ascension. For instance, in Exodus 15:1, the term is used in the Song of Moses to describe the LORD's triumph over the Egyptians: "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea." Here, the verb emphasizes the LORD's majestic victory and supremacy. In the poetic and prophetic literature, גָּאָה frequently describes the swelling of natural elements, such as waters or waves, symbolizing power and might. In Job 8:11, the imagery of reeds growing tall is used metaphorically to discuss the prosperity of the wicked: "Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?" This usage underscores the transient nature of human pride and success. The term also appears in contexts of divine judgment and deliverance, where the rising of waters or other elements signifies God's intervention. In Isaiah 9:17, the imagery of rising smoke is used to depict the LORD's anger: "Therefore the Lord will take no pleasure in the young men, nor will He pity the fatherless and widows, for everyone is godless and an evildoer, and every mouth speaks folly. Yet for all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised." Overall, גָּאָה captures the dual themes of majesty and judgment, reflecting the power and sovereignty of God as well as the fleeting nature of human pride. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to rise up NASB Translation grow (1), highly exalted (2), lifted (1), risen (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּאָה verb rise up (Aramaic Pe`al (ᵑ7 1 Samuel 2:5) & often Ethpe`el אֶתְגָּאֵי, be boastful, proud, compare also Late Hebrew) — Qal Perfect ׳ג Exodus 15:1,21, גָּאוּ Ezekiel 47:5; Imperfect יִגְאֶה Job 8:11; Job 10:16; Infinitive absolute גָּאֹה Exodus 15:1,21; — 1 rise up, of waters Ezekiel 47:5. 2 grow up, of plants Job 8:11. 3 be lifted up, exalted, of head Job 10:16, of ׳י in triumph Exodus 15:1,21. גאה (probably √ of following; Biblical Hebrew גָּאָה rise up). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph A primitive root; to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic -- gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph. Forms and Transliterations גָּאָ֔ה גָא֤וּ גָאֹ֣ה גאה גאו הֲיִֽגְאֶה־ היגאה־ וְ֭יִגְאֶה ויגאה gā’āh ḡā’ōh ḡā’ū gā·’āh ḡā·’ōh ḡā·’ū gaAh gaOh gaU hă·yiḡ·’eh- hăyiḡ’eh- hayigeh Veyigeh wə·yiḡ·’eh wəyiḡ’eh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 15:1 HEB: לַֽיהוָה֙ כִּֽי־ גָאֹ֣ה גָּאָ֔ה ס֥וּס NAS: to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; KJV: unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: INT: to the LORD for is highly exalted the horse Exodus 15:1 HEB: כִּֽי־ גָאֹ֣ה גָּאָ֔ה ס֥וּס וְרֹכְב֖וֹ NAS: for He is highly exalted; The horse KJV: for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse INT: for is highly exalted the horse rider Exodus 15:21 HEB: לַֽיהוָה֙ כִּֽי־ גָאֹ֣ה גָּאָ֔ה ס֥וּס NAS: to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; KJV: ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; INT: to the LORD for is highly exalted the horse Exodus 15:21 HEB: כִּֽי־ גָאֹ֣ה גָּאָ֔ה ס֥וּס וְרֹכְב֖וֹ NAS: for He is highly exalted; The horse KJV: for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse INT: for is highly exalted the horse and his rider Job 8:11 HEB: הֲיִֽגְאֶה־ גֹּ֭מֶא בְּלֹ֣א NAS: Can the papyrus grow up without KJV: Can the rush grow up without mire? can INT: grow the papyrus without Job 10:16 HEB: וְ֭יִגְאֶה כַּשַּׁ֣חַל תְּצוּדֵ֑נִי NAS: Should [my head] be lifted up, You would hunt KJV: For it increaseth. Thou huntest INT: Should be lifted A lion hunt Ezekiel 47:5 HEB: לַעֲבֹ֑ר כִּֽי־ גָא֤וּ הַמַּ֙יִם֙ מֵ֣י NAS: for the water had risen, [enough] water KJV: for the waters were risen, waters INT: ford for had risen the water water 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1342 7 Occurrences gā·’āh — 2 Occ. ḡā·’ōh — 2 Occ. ḡā·’ū — 1 Occ. hă·yiḡ·’eh- — 1 Occ. wə·yiḡ·’eh — 1 Occ.