גֹּ֣בַהּ
𐤂𐤁𐤄
gôbahh
haughty
A state or quality of being high, tall, or elevated; by extension, figuratively denotes loftiness or grandeur, often in reference to physical stature, social rank, or perceived self-importance. In negative contexts, it can refer to arrogance or prideful attitude. The semantic range encompasses both literal elevation (such as height or high places) and metaphorical elevation (exaltedness or pride).
Proverbs 16:18 · Word #6
Lexicon H1363
| Lemma | גֹּבַהּ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁𐤄 |
| Transliteration | gôbahh |
| Strong's | H1363 |
| Definition | A state or quality of being high, tall, or elevated; by extension, figuratively denotes loftiness or grandeur, often in reference to physical stature, social rank, or perceived self-importance. In negative contexts, it can refer to arrogance or prideful attitude. The semantic range encompasses both literal elevation (such as height or high places) and metaphorical elevation (exaltedness or pride). |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | haughty |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1363-06
loftiness
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Loftiness" preserves the root idea of being high or elevated while allowing for both literal height and figurative exaltedness or pride. As a masculine singular abstract noun in the absolute state, it denotes the state or quality of being high. |
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