Biblica Analytica
H1344 Hebrew

גֵּאָה

ge.ah

pride

Lexicon Entry

Definition
pride
Transliteration
ge.ah
Strong's Number
H1344
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided data, the Hebrew word "גֵּאָה" (ge.ah) has a concise definition of "pride." This single occurrence in the Bible suggests that the term is likely used specifically to convey a particular shade of meaning or emphasis. Given its definition, the term "ge.ah" likely carries a negative connotation, associating it with excessive self-esteem or arrogance. The limited usage may indicate that the ancient Hebrew writers employed this term to express a particular type of pride that they deemed undesirable. The significance of this term may lie in its nuance and specificity, offering a distinct characterization of pride that can be isolated and understood in its context. The rarity of its occurrence may also suggest that it's not a commonly used concept in everyday Hebrew discourse, but rather a specialized term used to convey a specific shade of meaning in a particular context.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H1344
Lemma
גֵּאָה
Transliteration
ge.ah
Definition
pride
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text