What does it mean to have a "broad heart"? In 1 Kings 5:9 God gave Solomon wisdom, insight and a broad heart. Isaiah 60:5 I admit I'm not sure what is meant. The word PXD in this context doesn't seem to fit. Psalms 101:5 it is used in parallel with a "high of eyes", an idiom I understand as referring to pride, and Proverbs 21:4 again connects it with the wicked. So along with the two hiphil uses of the verb you found in Psalms, I have found a total of six uses with mixes positive and negative contexts.
Another thought that comes to mind is that it may be the opposite of XSR LB, "lacking heart". Without going into a detailed study, that phrase is usually connect with the immoral and/or foolish, mostly found in Proverbs. It is a sign of weakness that can lead to death.
A tentative conclusion is that "broad of heart" is an idiom that refers to strength and vitality. In a positive sense, sureness and strength of convictions, in a negative sense arrogance and trampling down of others. What say ye?
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