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גֵּוָה H1466

H1466 is the Hebrew word גֵּוָה, transliterated gêvâh and said gay-vaw'. The King James Version most often renders it pride.

Word: גֵּוָהTransliteration: gêvâhSaid: gay-vaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

exaltation; (figuratively) arrogance.

Where it comes from

the same as H1465 (גֵּוָה).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

pride 2×lifting up 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: lifting up, pride.

Verses using גֵּוָה

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Job 22:29 · KJV

When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

Job 33:17 · KJV

That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.

Jeremiah 13:17 · KJV

But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD’s flock is carried away captive.

Common questions

What does Strong's H1466 mean?

H1466 is the Hebrew word גֵּוָה (gêvâh), meaning exaltation; (figuratively) arrogance.

How is H1466 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it pride (2 times), lifting up (1 time).

How many times does H1466 appear in the Bible?

גֵּוָה (gêvâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H1466 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: the same as H1465 (גֵּוָה).

Nearby entries

H1463 · גּוֹג — Gog, the name of an Israelite, also of some…H1464 · גּוּד — to crowd upon, i.e. attack H1465 · גֵּוָה — the back, i.e. (by extensive) the person H1467 · גֵּוָה — {exaltation; (figuratively) arrogance}H1468 · גּוּז — properly, to shear off; but used only in…H1469 · גּוֹזָל — a nestling (as being comparatively nude of feathers)

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