What does גָּאָה · ὑπερήφανος mean in the Bible?
גָּאָה · ὑπερήφανος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "exaltation, arrogance, pride".
Hebrew · H1342, G5244
Gaah
To mount up; hence, in general, to rise , (figuratively) be majestic · arrogant
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
גָּאָהH1342to mount up; hence, in general, to rise , (figuratively) be majestic
Pronunciationgāʾāh
Rising upward with majestic dignity; literal ascent metaphorically expresses exaltation and triumphant majesty
Open lexicon entry →ὑπερήφανοςG5244arrogant
Pronunciationhyperḗphanos
Arrogance rooted in self-exaltation; displaying oneself as superior to others in contempt.
Open lexicon entry →What does gaah (gaah) mean in the Bible?
גָּאָה · ὑπερήφανος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "exaltation, arrogance, pride".
Full entry for gaah (H1342, G5244) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1342, G5244?
H1342, G5244 is connected to 7 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. exaltation, arrogance, pride
Source Gloss
exaltation, arrogance, pride
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms5
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense5×
PerfectExod 15:1 · Exod 15:21 · Ezek 47:53×
Infinitive absoluteExod 15:1 · Exod 15:212×
Word Origins
gaah is a primitive root - no further derivation.