# puffed up #

## Definition: ##

The term "puffed up" is a figurative expression that refers to being proud or arrogant. (See: [Idiom](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom))

* A person who is puffed up has an attitude of feeling superior to others.
* Paul taught that knowing a lot of information or having religious experiences can lead to being "puffed up" or proud.
* Other languages may have a similar idiom or a different one that expresses this meaning, such as "having a big head."
* This could also be translated as "very proud" or "disdainful of others" or "haughty" or "thinking oneself better than others."

(See also: [arrogant](../other/arrogant.md), [proud](../other/proud.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 04:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/1co/04/06)
* [1 Corinthians 08:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/1co/08/01)
* [2 Corinthians 12:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/2co/12/06)
* [Habakkuk 02:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/hab/02/04)

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