Hebrew · H1347, G5197 · unreviewed

גָּאוֹן

The same as 1346 · insolent man

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גָּאוֹן H1347 the same as 1346
Pronunciation gāʾôn
Majesty or arrogance depending on context—exaltation that is either righteous excellence or sinful pride
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ὑβριστής G5197 insolent man
Pronunciation hybristḗs
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What does גָּאוֹן (ga'on) mean in the Bible?

גָּאוֹן · ὑβριστής is a Hebrew word meaning "exaltation, arrogance, inflated self-importance".

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Meaning

exaltation, arrogance, inflated self-importance
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