Jeremiah 48:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

We have heard of the pride of Mo'av: so very proud he is! - presumptuous, proud, conceited; so haughty his heart!

Berean Standard Bible:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

We have heard^{H8085} the pride^{H1347} of Moab^{H4124},(he^{H1931} is exceeding^{H3966} proud^{H1343}) his loftiness^{H1363}, and his arrogancy^{H1346}, and his pride^{H1347}, and the haughtiness^{H7312} of his heart^{H3820}.

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Commentary for Jeremiah 48:29

Jeremiah 48:29 is part of the prophetic book of Jeremiah in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, which contains oracles against various nations. This particular verse is set within a larger section (Jeremiah 48:1-47) that pronounces judgment on Moab, an ancient kingdom located east of the Dead Sea in what is now modern Jordan. The Moabites were descendants of Lot (Abraham's nephew) and were often in conflict with the Israelites.

In the historical context, Moab's pride and arrogance likely stemmed from their perceived security due to their geographical location, fortified cities, and perhaps military strength. The verse reflects the common ancient Near Eastern practice of cities or nations boasting about their power and impregnability. However, in the theological context of the Bible, such pride is seen as a direct challenge to the sovereignty of God, who humbles those who exalt themselves at the expense of acknowledging His authority.

The themes of Jeremiah 48:29 include the dangers of hubris and the inevitability of divine judgment on those who reject God's supremacy. The verse emphasizes Moab's excessive pride and haughtiness, which have reached the ears of others, indicating that Moab's reputation for arrogance was well-known. This pride is not simply a personal or national flaw but a theological error that invites divine retribution. The message is clear: God resists the proud and will ultimately bring them low, as He did with Moab, whose destruction is prophesied throughout this chapter.

In summary, Jeremiah 48:29 encapsulates the theme of divine justice, where the pride of Moab is highlighted as a sin against God, leading to their inevitable downfall. It serves as a warning to all nations and individuals that arrogance and self-exaltation are not only futile but also offensive to the Lord, who exalts the humble and abases the proud.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1347
   There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּאוֹן
   Transliteration: gâʼôwn
   Pronunciation: gaw-ohn'
   Description: from גָּאָה; the same as גַּאֲוָהxlit gaʻăvâh corrected to gaʼăvâh; {arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament}; arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4124
   There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוֹאָב
   Transliteration: Môwʼâb
   Pronunciation: mo-awb
   Description: from a prolonged form of the prepositional prefix m-and אָב; from (her (the mother's)) father; Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants; Moab.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1931
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הוּא
   Transliteration: hûwʼ
   Pronunciation: hoo
   Description: of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are; he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3966
   There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְאֹד
   Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
   Pronunciation: meh-ode'
   Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1343
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גֵּאֶה
   Transliteration: gêʼeh
   Pronunciation: gay-eh'
   Description: from גָּאָה; lofty; figuratively, arrogant; proud.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1363
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גֹּבַהּ
   Transliteration: gôbahh
   Pronunciation: go'-bah
   Description: from גָּבַהּ; elation, grandeur, arrogance; excellency, haughty, height, high, loftiness, pride.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1346
   There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גַּאֲוָה
   Transliteration: gaʼăvâh
   Pronunciation: gah-av-aw'
   Description: xlit gaʻăvâh corrected to gaʼăvâh; from גָּאָה; arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament; excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling.
   
9. Strong's Number: H7312
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רוּם
   Transliteration: rûwm
   Pronunciation: room
   Description: or רֻם; from רוּם; (literally) elevation or (figuratively) elation; haughtiness, height, [idiom] high.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3820
    There are 550 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לֵב
    Transliteration: lêb
    Pronunciation: labe
    Description: a form of לֵבָב; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.