Strong's Lexicon gaah: To rise up, to be exalted, to triumph Original Word: גָּאָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gaah," the concept of exaltation and triumph can be found in Greek words such as "ὑψόω" (hypsoō - Strong's Greek 5312), meaning to lift up or exalt. Usage: The Hebrew verb "gaah" primarily conveys the idea of rising up or being exalted. It is often used in contexts where triumph or victory is being described, particularly in relation to God's power and majesty. The term can also imply a sense of pride or haughtiness when used in a negative context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of rising up or being exalted was closely associated with divine intervention and victory. The Israelites often attributed their military successes and deliverance from enemies to the exaltation of God. This reflects a worldview where God's sovereignty and power are central to understanding historical events and personal experiences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to rise up NASB Translation grow (1), highly exalted (2), lifted (1), risen (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּאָה verb rise up (Aramaic Pe`al (ᵑ7 1 Samuel 2:5) & often Ethpe`el אֶתְגָּאֵי,  be boastful, proud, compare also Late Hebrew) — Qal Perfect ׳ג Exodus 15:1,21, גָּאוּ Ezekiel 47:5; Imperfect יִגְאֶה Job 8:11; Job 10:16; Infinitive absolute גָּאֹה Exodus 15:1,21; — 1 rise up, of waters Ezekiel 47:5. 2 grow up, of plants Job 8:11. 3 be lifted up, exalted, of head Job 10:16, of ׳י in triumph Exodus 15:1,21. גאה (probably √ of following; Biblical Hebrew גָּאָה rise up). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph A primitive root; to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic -- gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph. Forms and Transliterations גָּאָ֔ה גָא֤וּ גָאֹ֣ה גאה גאו הֲיִֽגְאֶה־ היגאה־ וְ֭יִגְאֶה ויגאה gā’āh ḡā’ōh ḡā’ū gā·’āh ḡā·’ōh ḡā·’ū gaAh gaOh gaU hă·yiḡ·’eh- hăyiḡ’eh- hayigeh Veyigeh wə·yiḡ·’eh wəyiḡ’ehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:1 HEB: לַֽיהוָה֙ כִּֽי־ גָאֹ֣ה גָּאָ֔ה ס֥וּס NAS: to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; KJV: unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: INT: to the LORD for is highly exalted the horse Exodus 15:1 Exodus 15:21 Exodus 15:21 Job 8:11 Job 10:16 Ezekiel 47:5 7 Occurrences |
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