presumptuousness
noun
In Jewish tradition
Eliab uses it to scold his young brother David for coming to see the battle with Goliath.
Interpretation. Tradition sees David's courage here as stronger than his brother's scorn, and as trust in God.
Meaning
Boldness that goes too far; pride. tree →
Examples
- I know thy presumptuousness, and the naughtiness of thy heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.' (Prophets 1SA.17.28, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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