Hebrew · H1347, G5244 · unreviewed

Ga'own

The same as 1346 · arrogant

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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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ὑπερήφανος G5244 arrogant
Pronunciation hyperḗphanos
Arrogance rooted in self-exaltation; displaying oneself as superior to others in contempt.
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What does ga'own (gaon) mean in the Bible?

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

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Meaning

pride, arrogance, exaltation
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