Biblica Analytica
H4062 Hebrew

מַדְהֵבָה

mad.he.vah

insolence

Lexicon Entry

Definition
insolence
Transliteration
mad.he.vah
Strong's Number
H4062
Occurrences
1

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "madhevah" (H4062) carries a strong connotation of insolence. Its definition suggests a sense of proud, arrogant, or defiant behavior, which challenges authority or social norms. As this word occurs only once in the Bible, its significance is somewhat limited in scope. However, its presence may indicate the gravity or severity of the action described in that specific context. Given its limited usage, we cannot generalize the range of "madhevah" to every occasion or situation. It is likely a word employed to convey a sense of stark injustice, rebellion, or haughty disregard for conventional expectations. The nature of a single occurrence also suggests that "madhevah" might be used to highlight a specific aspect of a situation or emphasize the emotional impact of a protagonist's actions. The uniqueness of "madhevah" in the biblical text implies that its meaning is closely tied to the circumstances in which it is used. Its connotation of insolence likely serves to underscore the reprehensibility of the described behavior, perhaps highlighting an egregious breach of social or moral norms.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4062
Lemma
מַדְהֵבָה
Transliteration
mad.he.vah
Definition
insolence
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text