Definition and Nature:
Arrogancy, often synonymous with pride or haughtiness, is characterized by an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities. In the biblical context, arrogancy is viewed as a sinful attitude that elevates the self above others and, more grievously, above God. It is a disposition that leads individuals to disregard divine authority and wisdom, often resulting in rebellion against God's commandments.

Biblical References:

1. Old Testament:
· Proverbs 8:13 : "To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech." This verse highlights that arrogancy is detestable to God and is associated with evil behavior and speech.
· Isaiah 13:11 : "I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity; I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless." Here, arrogancy is linked with wickedness and is subject to divine judgment.
· 1 Samuel 2:3 : "Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed." This admonition warns against the expression of arrogancy, emphasizing God's omniscience and justice.

2. New Testament:
· James 4:6 : "But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" Arrogancy is contrasted with humility, and it is clear that God favors the humble over the proud.
· Romans 12:3 : "For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you." This instruction encourages believers to maintain a humble and realistic self-assessment.

Consequences of Arrogancy:
Arrogancy leads to a separation from God, as it is fundamentally opposed to the humility required for a relationship with Him. It often results in destructive behavior, both personally and communally, as it fosters conflict, division, and a lack of empathy. The Bible consistently warns that arrogancy precedes downfall, as seen in Proverbs 16:18 : "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."

Examples in Scripture:
· Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4): The Babylonian king's arrogancy led to his temporary downfall and madness until he acknowledged God's sovereignty.
· Pharaoh (Exodus 5-14): His arrogant refusal to heed God's command through Moses resulted in the plagues and the eventual destruction of his army in the Red Sea.

Theological Implications:
Arrogancy is a direct challenge to God's authority and an affront to His nature. It is a manifestation of the original sin, where humanity sought to elevate itself to the status of God (Genesis 3:5). The biblical narrative consistently calls for humility, recognizing that all human abilities and achievements are gifts from God and should be used in service to Him and others.

Practical Application:
Believers are called to cultivate humility, recognizing their dependence on God and the interconnectedness of the body of Christ. This involves a conscious effort to submit to God's will, seek His guidance, and serve others selflessly. The practice of humility is essential for spiritual growth and community harmony, as it aligns believers with the character of Christ, who exemplified ultimate humility (Philippians 2:5-8).(n.) Arrogance.ARROGANCY

ar'-o-gan-si: Excessive pride, leading to boastfulness and insolence (1 Samuel 2:3 Proverbs 8:13 Isaiah 13:11 Jeremiah 48:29).

1347. ga'own -- redemption
... ga'own. 1347a . redemption. Transliteration: ga'own Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-ohn')
Short Definition: arrogancy. majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling ...
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6277. athaq -- forward, arrogant
... arrogancy, grievous hard things, stiff. From athaq in the sense of license; impudent --
arrogancy, grievous (hard) things, stiff. see HEBREW athaq. 6276, 6277 ...
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The Unseen Watcher
... In his pride and arrogancy, with a reckless feeling of security Belshazzar "made
a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand ...
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Solomon
... "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil
way, and the froward mouth, do I hate." Proverbs 8:13. ...
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Luther -- the Method and Fruits of Justification
... Those of Cain's progeny want the faith of sons, which they confess themselves; for
they think it most absurd, and wicked arrogancy, to affirm themselves to be ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume i/luther the method and.htm

Of the Trinity and a Christian
... you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall you believe if I tell you of heavenly
things?" It is great lewdness, and also insufferable arrogancy, to come ...
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Wisdom and the Strange Woman
... discretion. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogancy, And
the evil way, And the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel ...
/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/vii wisdom and the strange.htm

Isaiah's
... And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and
I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/x isaiahs.htm

Of the Trinity and a Christian, and of the Law and a Christian.
... It is great lewdness, and also insufferable arrogancy to come to the word of God,
as conceiting already that whatever thou readest, must either by thee be ...
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Moab is My Washpot
... his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed." "We have heard the pride
of Moab (he is exceeding proud), his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/moab is my washpot.htm

2 Cor. Iii. 7, 8
... the superiority [in question]; but he addeth yet another, saying, "written, and
engraven on stones." See how he again cuts at the root of the Jewish arrogancy. ...
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Let them Perish from Thy Presence, O God, as Perish Vain Talkers ...
... in the Lord, but in themselves, imagining the nature of the soul to be that which
God is, are made more gross darkness through a dreadful arrogancy; for that ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter x let them perish.htm

Arrogancy (16 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Arrogance. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
ARROGANCY. ... Multi-Version Concordance Arrogancy (16 Occurrences). ...
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Arrogant (60 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 13:11 And I will visit upon the world their evil, and upon the wicked their
iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay ...
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Arrogance (30 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Ezekiel 7:10 Behold the day; behold, it cometh; the turn is come forth;
the rod hath blossomed, arrogancy hath budded. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Boasts (18 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 16:6 We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud; even of his
haughtiness, and his pride, and his arrogancy, his ill-founded boastings. ...
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Insulting (10 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 2:10 This 'is' to them for their arrogancy, Because they have reproached,
And they magnify 'themselves' against the people of Jehovah of Hosts. ...
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Ill-founded (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 16:6 We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his
arrogancy, and his pride, and his wrath; his boastings are nought. (See JPS). ...
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Froward (21 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and
arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. ...
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Tyrants (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 13:11 And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their
iniquity: and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay ...
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Egypt's (13 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 30:7 For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose; therefore
have I called her arrogancy that sitteth still. (See RSV). ...
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Assumption (1 Occurrence)
... Jeremiah 48:29 We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; his loftiness,
and his pride, and his arrogancy, and the haughtiness of his heart. ...
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