רֹ֫הָב (ro.hav)
ro.hav
pride
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun rohab carries the meaning of arrogance or pride, specifically referring to the state of being an object of such vanity. It describes a haughty attitude that elevates oneself above proper limits, often implying a dangerous self-sufficiency.
This word appears only once in the Bible, in Psalm 90:10. The psalmist uses it to describe the brief, troubled span of human life, where years are filled with "labor and sorrow" or pride. Here, rohab highlights how human arrogance contrasts sharply with God’s eternal nature, reminding readers that earthly status is fleeting.
Its rare usage underscores the biblical warning against self-exaltation. By limiting this term to a single verse, Scripture emphasizes that true dignity comes not from worldly pride but from reliance on God.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word rohab appears only once in Scripture, tucked into Psalm 90:10. It describes a pride that turns our best years into mere labor and sorrow. When we rely on our own strength or status, life feels heavy and fleeting. This rare word reminds us that earthly achievements do not last.
God’s eternity stands in sharp contrast to human vanity. True dignity comes not from self-exaltation but from trusting in the Lord who remains forever. By acknowledging our limits, we find peace in His presence rather than chasing empty acclaim.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ pride/ their1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ֭/רָהְבָּ/ם1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 90:10
The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for it passes quickly, and we fly away.
This is the only occurrence of rohab, where it defines how pride transforms the prime of life into toil and grief.