### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **gêvâh**, represented by `{{H1466}}`, carries a dual meaning of **exaltation** and, figuratively, **arrogance** or **pride**. It appears 3 times in 3 unique verses. The term encapsulates both the concept of a positive "lifting up" and the negative human trait of pride.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In scripture, `{{H1466}}` is used to describe both a reason for divine judgment and an act of divine salvation. In a warning to the people, Jeremiah states that God's soul will weep for their **pride** if they refuse to hear his word [[Jeremiah 13:17]]. Similarly, in Job, one of God's purposes is to "hide **pride** from man" [[Job 33:17]]. In contrast, the word takes on a positive sense when it is promised that after men are cast down, "thou shalt say, There is **lifting up**" [[Job 22:29]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the context of pride and exaltation:
* `{{H8213}}` **shâphêl** (to depress or sink): This word is used in direct opposition to `{{H1466}}`, establishing a contrast between being "cast down" and the experience of "lifting up" [[Job 22:29]].
* `{{H3680}}` **kâçâh** (to cover... conceal... hide): This term highlights the negative nature of pride, as God acts to **hide** it from man [[Job 33:17]].
* `{{H8085}}` **shâmaʻ** (to hear intelligently): Pride is linked with a refusal to listen to God. If the people will not **hear**, their pride will lead to sorrow and judgment [[Jeremiah 13:17]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H1466}}` revolves around the contrast between human arrogance and divine action.
* **Pride as a Cause for Sorrow:** The word is presented as a negative human quality that brings about divine weeping and judgment when coupled with a refusal to listen to God's warnings [[Jeremiah 13:17]].
* **God's Opposition to Pride:** Scripture shows that God actively works to remove pride from humanity, seeking to "withdraw man from his purpose, and **hide** pride from man" [[Job 33:17]].
* **Exaltation for the Humble:** The positive sense of `{{H1466}}`, "lifting up," is a divine act of salvation. It is promised to those who have been "cast down" and is associated with God saving the **humble** person [[Job 22:29]].
### Summary
In summary, **gêvâh** `{{H1466}}` is a concise term that captures a critical theological tension. Though appearing only a few times, it starkly contrasts the destructive nature of human **pride**, which God opposes and which leads to sorrow, with the restorative nature of divine **exaltation**, which is a gift to the humble. It serves as both a powerful warning and a message of hope.
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