en_tw/content/other/puffed-up.md

# puffed up #

## Definition: ##

The term "puffed up" is a figurative expression that refers to being proud or arrogant. (See: [Idiom](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/figs_idiom.md))

* 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) **<EFBFBD>** [proud](../other/proud.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 04:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/04/06)
* [1 Corinthians 08:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/08/01)
* [2 Corinthians 12:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/12/06)
* [Habakkuk 02:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/hab/02/04)