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# puffed up #
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## Definition: ##
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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))
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* A person who is puffed up has an attitude of feeling superior to others.
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* Paul taught that knowing a lot of information or having religious experiences can lead to being "puffed up" or proud.
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* Other languages may have a similar idiom or a different one that expresses this meaning, such as "having a big head."
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* This could also be translated as, "very proud" or "disdainful of others" or "haughty" or "thinking oneself better than others."
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(See also: [arrogant](../other/arrogant.md) **·** [proud](../other/proud.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Corinthians 04:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/04/06)
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* [1 Corinthians 08:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/08/01)
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* [2 Corinthians 12:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/12/06)
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* [Habakkuk 02:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/hab/02/04)
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