Hebrew · H1342, G5244 · unreviewed

Gaah

To mount up; hence, in general, to rise , (figuratively) be majestic · arrogant

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גָּאָה H1342 to mount up; hence, in general, to rise , (figuratively) be majestic
Pronunciation gāʾāh
Rising upward with majestic dignity; literal ascent metaphorically expresses exaltation and triumphant majesty
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ὑπερήφανος G5244 arrogant
Pronunciation hyperḗphanos
Arrogance rooted in self-exaltation; displaying oneself as superior to others in contempt.
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What does gaah (gaah) mean in the Bible?

גָּאָה · ὑπερήφανος is a Hebrew word meaning "exaltation, arrogance, pride".

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Meaning

exaltation, arrogance, pride
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Perfect Exod 15:1 · Exod 15:21 · Ezek 47:5
Infinitive absolute Exod 15:1 · Exod 15:21
Hebrew Verb Forms

How this verb appears across 5 occurrences in the Hebrew OT (OSHB Leningrad Codex).

Aspect / Form
Perfect 3 Infinitive absolute 2
Stem
Qal 5
Mood
Indicative 3

Aspect in Hebrew reflects grammatical form, not tense. "Perfect" (Perfective) typically denotes completed action; "Imperfect" (Imperfective) denotes incomplete or ongoing action. Stem modifies the action type (Qal=simple, Niphal=passive, Piel=intensive, etc.).

Morphology: OSHB WLC (Open Scriptures, CC BY 4.0) · STEPBible TEHMC (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0)

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