◄ 1349. gaayon ►
Strong's Lexicon gaayon: Pride, Arrogance Original Word: גַּאֲיוֹן Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ga'ayown Pronunciation: gah-ah-YONE Phonetic Spelling: (gah-ah-yone') Definition: haughty Meaning: The term "ga'ayon" is defined as "haughty" or "prideful," indicating an attitude of arrogance or self-exaltation. Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּאָה (ga'ah), which means "to rise" or "to be exalted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of haughtiness or pride in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as ὑπερηφανία (hyperēphania • Strong's Greek 5243), which also denotes arrogance or pride. This Greek term is used in similar contexts to describe a prideful attitude that is contrary to the teachings of humility and submission to God. Usage: The word "ga'ayon" is used in the context of describing a haughty or prideful demeanor, often in a negative light, as it contrasts with the humility that is commended in biblical teachings. Context: • The Hebrew term גַּאֲיוֹן (ga'ayon) is a noun that conveys the concept of haughtiness or pride. It is rooted in the verb גָּאָה (ga'ah), which means "to rise" or "to be exalted," suggesting an elevation of oneself above others. This term is often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals or nations that exhibit an undue sense of self-importance or arrogance. Such pride is frequently condemned in the scriptures, as it is seen as contrary to the humility and submission to God that is expected of the faithful. • In the biblical narrative, haughtiness is often associated with downfall and divine judgment. The scriptures warn against the dangers of pride, emphasizing that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The Berean Standard Bible reflects this theme in various passages, highlighting the moral and spiritual perils of a haughty spirit. • The concept of "ga'ayon" is not merely an external attitude but is indicative of an internal disposition that sets oneself against the divine order. It is a recurring theme in wisdom literature and prophetic writings, where humility is extolled as a virtue and pride is depicted as a precursor to destruction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gaah Definition proud NASB Translation proud (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גַּאֲיוֺן] adjective proud, גאייונים Psalm 123:4 (Kt compare Baer's note, yet read probably גַּאֲיוֺנִים; but Qr better, גְּאֵי יוֺנִים proudest oppressors, see גֵּאֶה). גאייונים see foregoing, and also גֵּאֶה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance proud From ga'ah: haughty -- proud. see HEBREW ga'ah Forms and Transliterations לִגְאֵ֥יוֹנִֽים׃ לגאיונים liḡ’êyōwnîm liḡ·’ê·yō·w·nîm ligEyonim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 123:4 HEB: הַשַּׁאֲנַנִּ֑ים הַ֝בּ֗וּז לִגְאֵ֥יוֹנִֽים׃ NAS: [And] with the contempt of the proud. INT: who the contempt of the proud 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1349 1 Occurrence liḡ·’ê·yō·w·nîm — 1 Occ.