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Jeremiah 48:29
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet addresses the inhabitants of Moab immediately after commanding them to abandon their towns and hide among the rocks. The statement functions as a formal report of widespread knowledge regarding the nation's character.
The words — The Hebrew שָמַעְנוּ (sha.Ma'.nu) means "we have heard," introducing the report. It is paired with גְאוֹן (ge.'on), literally "pride" or "pomposity," which is intensified by מְאֹד (me.'Od), "very" or "exceeding."
The thread — Isaiah 16:6 repeats the exact report of Moab's pride and empty boasting. Psalm 138:6 notes that God knows the proud from afar, while Isaiah 2:11 declares that human pride will ultimately be brought low.
Why it lands — The text demands acknowledgment that arrogance is a documented reality preceding judgment, not a trait to be admired. It requires the reader to treat reported pride as a factual condition that invites divine assessment rather than human validation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 16:6 We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.
- Psalms 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
- Isaiah 2:11 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.
- Job 40:10 Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
- Proverbs 8:13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
- Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 30:13 There is a generation—how haughty are their eyes and pretentious are their glances—
- Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
- Zephaniah 2:8 “I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders.
- Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”