Word Research
Word Study: "Pride" (Meaning, Prophecy & Spiritual Consequences)
📖 Pride is one of the most dangerous sins in Scripture, leading to the downfall of Satan, kings, and nations. It is the root of rebellion, self-exaltation, and separation from God. Yet, the Bible also teaches that humility is the key to receiving God’s grace.
🔥 What does the Bible reveal about Pride?
🔹 The Hebrew & Greek meanings of pride and arrogance.
🔹 How pride led to Satan’s fall and how he uses it to deceive mankind.
🔹 The contrast between worldly pride and godly humility.
🔹 Prophetic warnings about the destruction of the proud.
The Literal Use of "Pride" in Scripture
Examples of Pride in the Bible:
📖 Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
📖 Psalm 10:4 – “The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God.”
📖 Isaiah 2:12 – “For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty.”
📖 Mark 7:22-23 – “Pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
🔹 Pride is consistently condemned as a destructive force that leads to separation from God.
🔹 It is described as the root of wickedness, self-reliance, and rebellion.
🔹 The warning is clear—pride blinds people from seeking God and leads to their downfall.
🔥 Pride is one of the greatest enemies of spiritual growth, as it keeps the heart hardened against God.
The Prophetic & Symbolic Use of "Pride"
🔥 In prophecy, pride is often associated with the downfall of nations and spiritual rebellion.
Key Prophetic References:
📖 Ezekiel 28:17 – “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness.”
🔹 This verse describes Satan’s fall—pride led him to rebel against God.
📖 Daniel 5:20 – “But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him.
🔹 King Nebuchadnezzar’s pride led to his downfall and temporary insanity.
📖 Obadiah 1:3-4 – “The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee… Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.”
🔹 God warns against nations that elevate themselves in arrogance.
🔥 Pride in prophecy is always linked to downfall—whether of Satan, kings, or nations.
Pride as the Sin That Led to Satan’s Fall
📖 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
📖 James 4:6 – “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
🔹 Pride is a mark of the world—it leads to rebellion against God.
🔹 Humility is the key to receiving God’s grace.
🔹 The world celebrates pride, but Scripture warns against it.
🔥 God resists the proud but exalts the humble.
Application: How Do We Overcome Pride?
📖 Proverbs 29:23 – “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
📖 Philippians 2:3 – “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
🔹 Recognize that all good things come from God—not ourselves.
🔹 Pray for humility and a heart that submits to God’s will.
🔹 Serve others instead of seeking personal exaltation.
🔥 Pride leads to destruction, but humility opens the door to God’s grace and blessing.
Final Thought: The Choice Between Pride & Humility
📖 Matthew 23:12 – “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”
🔥 Pride exalts self, but humility exalts God. The choice is ours—will we follow the world’s path of pride or Christ’s path of humility?
🚀 Are we willing to humble ourselves before God, or will we let pride lead us away from Him? The time to decide is now.
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.” – Proverbs 16:5
Pride In English
Pride
Pride In Hebrew
גָּאוֹן (Ga’own) – Strong’s H1347 – Loftiness, arrogance, exaltation, majesty
Pride In Greek
ὑπερηφανία (Hyperēphania) – Strong’s G5243 – Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness
Word Count
The word “Pride” is used a total of 72 times. 49 times in the Old Testament and 22 times in the New Testament.