Bible Dictionary
ARROGANCY
Arrogancy is excessive pride expressed in boastful or insolent behavior. Scripture condemns it as contrary to humility and associated with opposition to God.
Definition
Arrogancy is excessive pride expressed through boasting, insolence, or self-exalting conduct. It is an attitude of overconfidence that disregards humility and may oppose God.
Biblical Usage
Scripture associates arrogancy with boastful speech, pride, and conduct condemned in passages concerning human wickedness and the judgment of nations.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ar'-o-gan-si: Excessive pride, leading to boastfulness and insolence (1Sa 2:3; Pr 8:13; Isa 13:11; Jer 48:29).</p>