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Definition and Usage:The term "arrogantly" refers to an attitude of pride, haughtiness, or an overbearing sense of self-importance. In the biblical context, arrogance is often associated with a rejection of God's authority and a reliance on one's own strength or wisdom. It is considered a sin that leads to downfall and is frequently condemned in Scripture.
Biblical References:1.
Old Testament:·
Deuteronomy 1:43 : "So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and defiantly went up into the hill country." This passage highlights the Israelites' arrogance in ignoring God's command, choosing instead to act on their own judgment.
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Psalm 31:18 : "May lying lips be silenced, which speak with arrogance against the righteous with pride and contempt." Here, arrogance is linked with deceit and opposition to the righteous, indicating a moral and spiritual failing.
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Proverbs 8:13 : "To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech." This verse underscores the incompatibility of arrogance with the fear of the Lord, emphasizing that God detests prideful behavior.
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New Testament:·
Romans 11:20 : "That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid." Paul warns the Gentile believers against arrogance, reminding them that their standing is by faith, not by their own merit.
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James 4:6 : "But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" This passage highlights the opposition between God's grace and human arrogance, encouraging humility as the path to receiving divine favor.
Theological Implications:Arrogance is seen as a fundamental sin that disrupts the relationship between humanity and God. It is often portrayed as the root of other sins, as it involves placing oneself above God's authority and wisdom. The Bible consistently warns against arrogance, urging believers to adopt humility and recognize their dependence on God.
Moral and Ethical Considerations:From a moral standpoint, arrogance is viewed as destructive both to the individual and the community. It leads to a lack of empathy, an inability to accept correction, and a tendency to belittle others. Ethically, the Bible calls for a posture of humility, service, and recognition of one's limitations in contrast to the arrogance that seeks self-exaltation.
Practical Application:Believers are encouraged to examine their hearts for any traces of arrogance and to cultivate humility through prayer, study of Scripture, and service to others. By acknowledging their dependence on God and valuing others above themselves, Christians can avoid the pitfalls of arrogance and live in a manner that honors God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) In an arrogant manner; with undue pride or self-importance.
Greek
5246. huperogkos -- of excessive weight or size... Word Origin from huper and ogkos Definition of excessive weight or size NASB Word
Usage arrogant (1),
arrogantly (1). arrogant, haughty, pompous.
...Strong's Hebrew
7292. rahab -- to act stormily, boisterously orarrogantly... rahab. 7293 . to act stormily, boisterously or
arrogantly. Transliteration: rahab
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-hab') Short Definition: confused. Word Origin a prim
...2103. zud -- to be presumptuous
... 2102, 2103. zud. 2104 . to be presumptuous. Transliteration: zud Phonetic
Spelling: (zood) Short Definition:arrogantly. Word Origin...
2102. zud -- to boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or...
... to boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously. Transliteration:
zud or zid Phonetic Spelling: (zood) Short Definition:arrogantly....
6277. athaq -- forward, arrogant
... 6276, 6277. athaq. 6278 . forward, arrogant. Transliteration: athaq
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thawk') Short Definition:arrogantly....
1396. gabar -- to be strong, mighty
... root Definition to be strong, mighty NASB Word Usage become (1), conducts himself
arrogantly (1), exert (1), great (2), magnified (1), make a firm (1), prevail...
1431. gadal -- to grow up, become great
... root Definition to grow up, become great NASB Word Usage advanced (1),arrogantly
(1), became great (1), became greater (2), became rich (1), became tall (1...
Library
Acts xx. 17-21
... "What?" (you will say) "why, against God could he possibly bear himselfarrogantly?"
And yet there are many who do bear themselvesarrogantly against God: but...
If any one of those who are Living a virgin Life for the Lord's...
... If any one of those who are living a virgin life for the Lord's sake shall
treatarrogantly the married, let him be anathema. Notes....
Impressive Phrases
... aptitude, capacity, efficiency, and power. arbitrary, dictatorial, domineering,
and imperious [imperious =arrogantly domineering or overbearing]....
The King James Version as English Literature
... A critic who should approach it superciliously orarrogantly would miss all that
has given the Book its power as literature and its lasting and universal appeal...
Christian Morals. Part ii.
... To begin or continue our works like Trismegistus of old, "verum cert?? verum atque
verissimum est," [103] would soundarrogantly unto present ears in this...
This Necessity Our Opponents do not at all Consider. ...
... Genuine prayer is not that by which wearrogantly extol ourselves before God, or
set a great value on anything of our own, but that by which, while confessing...
Epistle Lxii. C??cilius, on the Sacrament of the Cup of the Lord.
... by the inspiration and command of God, it is necessary that a faithful servant should
obey the Lord, acquitted by all of assuming anythingarrogantly to himself...
Of Deeper Matters, and God's Hidden Judgments which are not to be...
... beget useless strifes and contentions: they also nourish pride and vain glory, whence
envyings and dissensions arise, while one manarrogantly endeavoureth to...
Specific Points. The Novelty of Marcion's God Fatal to his...
... In the first place, howarrogantly do the Marcionites build up their stupid system,
[2410] bringing forward a new god, as if we were ashamed of the old one!...
Epistle Lxx. To Quintus, Concerning the Baptism of Heretics.
... upon whom He built His Church, when Paul disputed with him afterwards about
circumcision, claim anything to himself insolently, norarrogantly assume anything...
Thesaurus
Arrogantly (15 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Arrogantly (15 Occurrences).
... Yahweh preserves the faithful,
and fully recompenses him who behaves
arrogantly. (WEB).
...Arrow (34 Occurrences)
Jehoiakim (37 Occurrences)
... interfered as undertaken by Divine command ('El, 2 Chronicles 35:21); this episode
of it merely translates the authorization, ratherarrogantly, into the...
Loftily (4 Occurrences)
... loftily. (KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). Psalms 94:4 They prate, they speakarrogantly:
All the workers of iniquity boast themselves. (See JPS)....
Gush (7 Occurrences)
... Psalms 94:4 They prate, they speakarrogantly: All the workers of iniquity boast
themselves. (See JPS). Psalms 104:10 He sends forth springs into the valleys....
Arrogant (60 Occurrences)
Recompenses (3 Occurrences)
... Psalms 31:23 Oh love Yahweh, all you his saints! Yahweh preserves the faithful,
and fully recompenses him who behavesarrogantly. (WEB NAS)....
Requites (4 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Psalms 31:23 Oh love Yahweh, all you his saints! Yahweh preserves the
faithful, and fully recompenses him who behavesarrogantly. (See RSV)....
Domineering (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Domineer. 2. (a.) Rulingarrogantly;
overbearing. Multi-Version Concordance Domineering (2 Occurrences)....
Proudly (23 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a proud manner; with lofty airs or mien;
haughtily;arrogantly; boastfully. Multi-Version Concordance...
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