What does גָּבַהּ · ὑψόω mean in the Bible?
גָּבַהּ · ὑψόω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to make high, elevate, become proud".
Hebrew · H1361, G5312
גָּבַהּ
To soar , i.e. be lofty ; figuratively, to be haughty · to elevate (literally or figuratively)
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גָּבַהּH1361to soar , i.e. be lofty ; figuratively, to be haughty
Pronunciationgābah
Physical elevation to metaphorical pride: ascending literally becomes ascending in arrogance and self-exaltation against God's supremacy.
Open lexicon entry →ὑψόωG5312to elevate (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciationhypsóō
To exalt or elevate to honor; in John, crucifixion paradoxically exalts Christ's glory and power.
Open lexicon entry →What does גָּבַהּ (gavah) mean in the Bible?
גָּבַהּ · ὑψόω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to make high, elevate, become proud".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1361, G5312?
H1361, G5312 is connected to 34 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to make high, elevate, become proud
Source Gloss
to make high, elevate, become proud
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 groups2Aligned forms22
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense14×
Perfect2Chr 26:16 · 2Chr 32:25 · Ezek 28:2 · Ezek 28:17 · Ps 131:1 · Isa 3:16 · Isa 55:9 · Job 35:5 · Ezek 31:5 · Ezek 31:1011×
ImperfectEzek 31:14 · Prov 18:122×
JussiveJer 13:151×
Hiphilcausative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action8×
ImperfectJer 49:16 · Obad 1:4 · Job 5:7 · Job 39:274×
Infinitive absoluteEzek 21:31 · Isa 7:112×
PerfectEzek 17:241×
Participle activeProv 17:191×
Word Origins
גָּבַהּ is a primitive root - no further derivation.