The meaning of “גָּאוֹן”
Understanding gâʼôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. - {arrogance or majesty - by implication, (concrete...
גָּאוֹן
arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. - {arrogance or majesty - by implication, (concretely) ornament} 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:7 | “And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.” Word: גָּאוֹן (gâʼôwn) | |
| Job 38:11 | “And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?” Word: גָּאוֹן (gâʼôwn) | |
| Proverbs 16:18 | “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” Word: גָּאוֹן (gâʼôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 48:29 | “We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.” Word: גָּאוֹן (gâʼôwn) | |
| Hosea 7:10 | “And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this.” Word: גָּאוֹן (gâʼôwn) |
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