The meaning of “גָּבָהּ”
Understanding gâbâhh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
high, proud. - lofty (literally or figuratively) 1) high, proud 1a) high, lofty, tall 1b) exalted in station 1c) haughty...
גָּבָהּ
high, proud. - lofty (literally or figuratively) 1) high, proud 1a) high, lofty, tall 1b) exalted in station 1c) haughty, proud
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 101:5 | “Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.” Word: גָּבָהּ (gâbâhh) | |
| Proverbs 16:5 | “Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.” Word: גָּבָהּ (gâbâhh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:8 | “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Word: גָּבָהּ (gâbâhh) | |
| Ezekiel 31:3 | “Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs.” Word: גָּבָהּ (gâbâhh) |
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