גָּבַהּ

Strong’s Definition

to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

exalt, be haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great height, upward.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to be high, be exalted
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(hiphil) to make high, exalt

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gâbahh; Pronunciation: gaw-bah'