Topical Encyclopedia
Definition:The term "haughty" refers to an attitude of arrogance, pride, and disdain towards others. It is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of humility. In the biblical context, haughtiness is often condemned as it stands in opposition to the virtues of humility and meekness that are highly valued in Scripture.
Biblical References:The Bible frequently addresses the issue of haughtiness, warning against the dangers of pride and the consequences it brings. Several passages highlight God's disapproval of a haughty spirit and the eventual downfall that accompanies such an attitude.
1.
Proverbs 16:18 · "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
This verse succinctly captures the inevitable downfall that follows pride and haughtiness. It serves as a warning that those who elevate themselves will ultimately face ruin.
2.
Isaiah 2:11-12 · "The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men will be brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled."
Here, the prophet Isaiah speaks of a future time when God will judge the proud and haughty, bringing them low and exalting Himself alone. This passage emphasizes God's sovereignty and the futility of human arrogance.
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Proverbs 18:12 · "Before his downfall a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor."
This proverb contrasts the outcomes of haughtiness and humility, suggesting that while pride leads to a fall, humility paves the way for honor.
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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.'"
The New Testament reiterates the Old Testament teaching that God resists the proud. This verse underscores the importance of humility in receiving God's grace.
Theological Significance:Haughtiness is seen as a serious sin in the Bible because it reflects a heart that is self-reliant and dismissive of God's authority. It is often associated with other sinful behaviors and attitudes, such as rebellion and disobedience. The Scriptures consistently teach that God values humility and submission, and He actively opposes those who are proud.
Practical Implications:Believers are called to examine their hearts and rid themselves of any haughty attitudes. The Christian life is marked by a pursuit of humility, recognizing one's dependence on God and valuing others above oneself. The teachings of Jesus, particularly in the Beatitudes (
Matthew 5:3-12), highlight the blessedness of the humble and the meek.
Historical Context:In the ancient Near Eastern culture, where the Bible was written, social hierarchies and honor were significant. Haughtiness was often displayed by those in positions of power and wealth. The biblical admonitions against pride served as a counter-cultural call to live in a manner that honors God rather than seeking personal glory.
Conclusion:The Bible's consistent message is that haughtiness leads to downfall, while humility leads to exaltation. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a spirit of humility, recognizing that all they have and are comes from God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
superl.) High; lofty; bold.
2. (superl.) Disdainfully or contemptuously proud; arrogant; overbearing.
3. (superl.) Indicating haughtiness; as, a haughty carriage.
Greek
5187. tuphoo -- to be conceited, foolish... to be conceited, foolish. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: tuphoo Phonetic
Spelling: (toof-o'-o) Short Definition: I puff up, make
haughty Definition: I
...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....
5448. phusioo -- to puff or blow up
... puff up. From phusis in the primary sense of blowing; to inflate, ie
(figuratively) make proud (haughty) -- puff up. see GREEK phusis....
5252. huperphroneo -- to be overly proud, to have high thoughts
... Word Origin from huper and phroneo Definition to be overly proud, to have high thoughts
NASB Word Usage think more highly (1). behaughty, think more highly....
5244. huperephanos -- showing oneself above others
... Ro 12:2,3). proud. From huper and phaino; appearing above others (conspicuous),
ie (figuratively)haughty -- proud. see GREEK huper. see GREEK phaino....
5229. huperairo -- to lift or raise over, mid. to uplift oneself
... Middle voice from huper and airo; to raise oneself over, ie (figuratively) to become
haughty -- exalt self, be exalted above measure. see GREEK huper....
5308. hupselos -- high, lofty
... Word Origin from hupsos Definition high, lofty NASB Word Usage conceited* (1), exalted
(1),haughty (1), high (6), highly esteemed (1), uplifted (1). high....
Strong's Hebrew
3093. yahir -- proud,haughty... 3092, 3093. yahir. 3094 . proud,
haughty. Transliteration: yahir Phonetic
Spelling: (yaw-here') Short Definition:
haughty. Word
...1363. gobah -- height
... Word Origin from gabah Definition height NASB Word Usage dignity (1), haughtiness
(1),haughty (1), height (6), high (2), loftiness (1), lofty (1), pride (1...
1364. gaboah -- high, exalted
... Word Origin from gabah Definition high, exalted NASB Word Usage haughtiness (1),
haughty (2), high (22), higher officials (1), lofty (1), long (1), longer (1...
1361. gabahh -- locust
... exalt, behaughty, be make higher, lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up
great height, upward A primitive root; to soar, ie Be lofty...
7311. rum -- to be high or exalted, rise
... brought (1), contributed (5), defiantly* (1), display (1), exalt (11), exaltation
(1), exalted (29), exalts (5), extol (5), extolled (1),haughty (5), heights...
4791. marom -- height
... proudly (1). far above, dignity,haughty, height, most, on high one, place,
loftily,. From ruwm; altitude, ie Concretely (an elevated...
1361b. gabah -- to be high, exalted
... root Definition to be high, exalted NASB Word Usage build high (1), exalt (2), exalted
(4),haughty (4), high (4), higher (3), lifted (3), loftier (1), made it...
1341. ge -- proud
... Word Origin scribal error for geeh, qv. proud For ge'eh;haughty -- proud. see
HEBREW ge'eh. 1340, 1341. ge. 1342 . Strong's Numbers.
7312. rum -- height, haughtiness
... Word Origin from rum Definition height, haughtiness NASB Word Usage haughtiness
(2),haughty (1), height (1), loftiness (2), self-exaltation* (1)....
1349. gaayon -- proud
... Word Origin from gaah Definition proud NASB Word Usage proud (1). proud. From
ga'ah:haughty -- proud. see HEBREW ga'ah. 1348, 1349. gaayon. 1350 ....
Library
How the Humble and theHaughty are to be Admonished.
... How the humble and thehaughty are to be admonished. (Admonition 18.)
Differently to be admonished are the humble and thehaughty....
"You have Conquered, O Gaul," Said Postumianus, "You have...
... Besides his own unkind andhaughty temper, his wife Arriana had urged him to this
course, and had wholly alienated him from the holy man, so that he should not...
Christ Forgives the Magdalen at the House of Simon the Pharisee....
... by the Pharisees, his seeking the society even of the degraded, in order to save
them, which first drew upon him the assaults of thathaughty and conceited sect...
On the Feast of a Holy Bishop
... You know, dear children, that no sins are so displeasing to the God of Gods, as
thehaughty arrogance and the proud boasting of man in his own name; because...
Caesar's Household
... Rome was at this time the metropolis of the world. Thehaughty Caesars were
giving laws to nearly every nation upon the earth. King...
Rom. xii. 4, 5
... For he has stated two things that might take down theirhaughty spirit: one that
we are members one of another, not the small of the great only, but also the...
Psalm 76. Israel Saved, and the Assyrians Destroyed; Or, God's...
... 2 Among the praises of his saints His dwelling there he chose; There he
receiv'd their just complaints Against theirhaughty foes....
Psalm 76 Israel Saved, and the Assyrians Destroyed.
... His dwelling there he chose; There he received their just complaints. Against their
haughty foes.... The thunder of his sharp rebuke. Ourhaughty foes shall feel;...
A Rich Father visits his Dying Prodigal Son in a Garret and...
... Presently a proud,haughty-looking merchant came in, and as he stepped forward to
shake hands with Mr. Dawson that gentleman said: "I believe you have a son...
Pride and Humility
... "Before destruction the heart of man ishaughty, and before honor is
humility.""Proverbs 18:12. Almost every event has its prophetic prelude....
Thesaurus
Haughty (35 Occurrences)... 2. (superl.) Disdainfully or contemptuously proud; arrogant; overbearing. 3. (superl.)
Indicating haughtiness; as, a
haughty carriage.
...Haughty (35 Occurrences).
...Haughtiness (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality of beinghaughty; disdain; arrogance.
Multi-Version Concordance Haughtiness (11 Occurrences)....
Lofty (44 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language,
etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride;haughty. Int....
Insolent (16 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Presumptuous; insulting;haughty, contemptuous or brutal in behavior or
language; overbearing; domineering; grossly rude or disrespectful; saucy; as...
Arrogant (60 Occurrences)
... or having the disposition to make, exorbitant claims of rank or estimation; giving
one's self an undue degree of importance; assuming;haughty; -- applied to...
Overbearing (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Overpowering; subduing; repressing. 2. (a.) Aggressivelyhaughty; arrogant;
domineering; tyrannical; dictatorial; insolent. Multi-Version Concordance...
Loftiness (10 Occurrences)
... Lofty likewise means ' "haughty," "lifted up" (compare Psalm 131:1 Isaiah 2:11 Proverbs
30:13). In Isaiah 26:5 it refers to a self-secure and boastful city....
Conceited (14 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 6:17 Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be
haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the...
Abase (7 Occurrences)
... Abase (7 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 22:28 You will save the afflicted people, But your
eyes are on thehaughty, that you may bring them down. (See NAS)....
Proud (96 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) Possessing or showing too great self-esteem; overrating one's
excellences; hence, arrogant;haughty; lordly; presumptuous....
Resources
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