Jeremiah 48:29
New International Version
“We have heard of Moab’s pride— how great is her arrogance!— of her insolence, her pride, her conceit and the haughtiness of her heart.

New Living Translation
We have all heard of the pride of Moab, for his pride is very great. We know of his lofty pride, his arrogance, and his haughty heart.

English Standard Version
We have heard of the pride of Moab— he is very proud— of his loftiness, his pride, and his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart.

Berean Standard Bible
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
“We have heard the pride of Moab (He is exceedingly proud), Of his loftiness and arrogance and pride, And of the haughtiness of his heart.”

New American Standard Bible
“We have heard of the pride of Moab—he is very proud— Of his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance, and his self-exaltation.

NASB 1995
“We have heard of the pride of Moab— he is very proud— Of his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance and his self-exaltation.

NASB 1977
“We have heard of the pride of Moab—he is very proud— Of his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance and his self-exaltation.

Legacy Standard Bible
We have heard of the pride of Moab—he is very proud— Of his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance, and the exaltedness of his heart.

Amplified Bible
“We have heard of the [giddy] pride of Moab, the extremely proud one— His haughtiness, his arrogance, his conceit, and his self-exaltation.

Christian Standard Bible
We have heard of Moab’s pride, great pride, indeed — his insolence, arrogance, pride, and haughty heart.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
We have heard of Moab’s pride, great pride, indeed— his insolence, arrogance, pride, and haughty heart.

American Standard Version
We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; his loftiness, and his pride, and his arrogancy, and the haughtiness of his heart.

Contemporary English Version
I know about your pride, and how you strut and boast.

English Revised Version
We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; his loftiness, and his pride, and his arrogancy, and the haughtiness of his heart.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"We have heard about the arrogance of Moab's people. They are very arrogant. They are very arrogant, conceited, and boastful.

Good News Translation
Moab is very proud! I have heard how proud, arrogant, and conceited the people are, how much they think of themselves.

International Standard Version
We have heard about Moab's pride— he's very proud— his haughtiness, his arrogance, his insolence, and his conceit.

Majority Standard Bible
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart.

NET Bible
I have heard how proud the people of Moab are, I know how haughty they are. I have heard how arrogant, proud, and haughty they are, what a high opinion they have of themselves.

New Heart English Bible
We have heard of the pride of Moab--he is very proud--of his pride, and his vanity, and his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart.

Webster's Bible Translation
We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogance, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.

World English Bible
“We have heard of the pride of Moab. He is very proud in his loftiness, his pride, his arrogance, and the arrogance of his heart.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
We have heard of the arrogance of Moab, "" Exceedingly proud! His haughtiness, and his arrogance, "" And his pride, and the height of his heart,

Young's Literal Translation
We have heard of the arrogance of Moab, Exceeding proud! His haughtiness, and his arrogance, And his pride, and the height of his heart,

Smith's Literal Translation
We heard the pride of Moab; he was greatly lifted up; his haughtiness and his pride, and his lifting up, and the elation of his heart.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
We have heard the pride of Moab, he is exceeding proud: his haughtiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the loftiness of his heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version
We have listened to the arrogance of Moab; he is very proud: his exaltation, and arrogance, and pride, and the loftiness of his heart.

New American Bible
We have heard of the pride of Moab, pride beyond bounds: His loftiness, his pride, his scorn, his insolent heart.

New Revised Standard Version
We have heard of the pride of Moab— he is very proud— of his loftiness, his pride, and his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
We have heard that the princes of Moab are exceedingly proud; their loftiness, their arrogance, and the haughtiness of their hearts I know well, says the LORD;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
We heard the Princes of Moab who are very pompous in their pompousness and their pride, and the pride of their hearts I know, says LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
We have heard of the pride of Moab; He is very proud; His loftiness, and his pride, and his haughtiness, And the assumption of his heart.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I have heard of the pride of Moab, he has greatly heightened his pride and his haughtiness, and his heart has been lifted up.

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Context
The Judgment on Moab
28Abandon the towns and settle among the rocks, O dwellers of Moab! Be like a dove that nests at the mouth of a cave. 29We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart. 30I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds.…

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.

Obadiah 1:3-4
The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.

Isaiah 2:11-12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

Ezekiel 28:2
“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.

Isaiah 10:12
So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.

Daniel 5:20
But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.

Isaiah 14:13-14
You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”

Ezekiel 31:10
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height,

Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.


Treasury of Scripture

We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogance, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.

heard

Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Isaiah 16:6
We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so.

Zephaniah 2:8-10
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border…

his loftiness

Job 40:10-12
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty…

Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

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Jeremiah 48
1. The judgment of Moab
7. for their pride
11. for their security
14. for their carnal confidence
26. and for their contempt of God and his people
47. The restoration of Moab














We have heard
This phrase indicates a collective awareness or acknowledgment among the people, possibly the Israelites or surrounding nations, of Moab's reputation. The Hebrew root for "heard" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but understanding and acknowledging. This suggests that Moab's pride was not a secret but widely recognized and discussed, highlighting the pervasive nature of their arrogance.

of Moab’s pride
Moab, a nation descended from Lot, often found itself in conflict with Israel. The Hebrew word for "pride" is "גֵּאוּת" (ge'ut), which conveys a sense of majesty or exaltation. In a biblical context, pride is often associated with a false sense of security and self-reliance, contrary to the humility God desires. Moab's pride is a central theme in this chapter, serving as a warning against self-exaltation.

his exceeding pride
The repetition of the word "pride" with the qualifier "exceeding" emphasizes the intensity and extremity of Moab's arrogance. The Hebrew term "עַד" (ad) for "exceeding" suggests something that goes beyond limits. This hyperbolic language underscores the severity of Moab's sin, which is not just ordinary pride but an overwhelming, excessive form of it.

and conceit
The word "conceit" in Hebrew is "גָּאוֹן" (gaon), which can also mean "exaltation" or "majesty." It reflects an inflated self-view and an overestimation of one's abilities or status. In the biblical narrative, such conceit often leads to downfall, as it blinds individuals or nations to their vulnerabilities and need for God.

his proud arrogance
Here, "arrogance" is translated from the Hebrew "גָּאוֹן" (gaon), similar to "conceit," but with a focus on the attitude of superiority and disdain for others. This phrase highlights the self-centered nature of Moab's pride, which not only elevates itself but also looks down on others, creating a barrier to humility and repentance.

and haughtiness of heart
The "heart" in Hebrew, "לֵב" (lev), often represents the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, and will. "Haughtiness" is derived from "גָּבַהּ" (gavah), meaning to be high or exalted. This phrase suggests an internalized pride that affects one's entire disposition and decision-making process. It is a deep-seated arrogance that corrupts the moral and spiritual core, leading to inevitable judgment.

(29) We have heard the pride of Moab . . .--It will be seen that here and in the next verse the very words of Isaiah (Isaiah 16:6) are reproduced. The prophet seems to find a pleasure in going back to the old words as showing that the fault of which he spoke was inveterate, and had shown itself incurable. It is, however, a free reproduction, and Jeremiah, instead of making the whole utterance that of the Jews, inserts the words, "I know his wrath, saith the Lord," which come as an oracle from God, affirming the judgment of the people.

Verses 29, 30. - These verses are an expansion of Isaiah 16:6. The boastfulness of Moab seems to have much impressed its Israelitish neighbours (comp. vers. 14, 27). It has been thought to be illustrated by the inscription on the Moabite Stone; but we must remember that all national monuments of this sort have a tendency to exaggeration. Verse 29. - We have heard; viz. the prophet and his countrymen.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
We have heard
שָׁמַ֥עְנוּ (šā·ma‘·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

of Moab’s
מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

pride,
גְאוֹן־ (ḡə·’ō·wn-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament

his exceeding
מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

pride
גֵּאֶ֣ה (gê·’eh)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1343: Lofty, arrogant

[and] conceit,
גָּבְה֧וֹ (gā·ḇə·hōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1363: Elation, grandeur, arrogance

his proud arrogance
וּגְאוֹנ֛וֹ (ū·ḡə·’ō·w·nōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament

and haughtiness
וְרֻ֥ם (wə·rum)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7312: Height, haughtiness

of heart.
לִבּֽוֹ׃ (lib·bōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre


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