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We have heard of the pride of Moab, [that] he is very proud; even of his arrogance, and his pride, and his wrath; his boastings are nothing.
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Pride: The Root of Ruin
All commentators agree that excessive pride was Moab's defining sin. This arrogance was so well-known that the prophet could state it as a fact, explaining why Moab would reject God's counsel and face destruction. As Matthew Henry notes, pride is a primary cause of ruin, leading people to refuse help and guidance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
We have heard of the pride of Moab - We Jews; we have “all” heard of it; that is, we “know” that he is proud. The prophet's evident…
19th Century
Anglican
We have heard of the pride of Moab ... —The hopes of the prophet are clouded by the remembrance of the characteristic sin…
16th Century
Protestant
We have heard of the pride of Moab. The Prophet added this statement by way of anticipation. It might be thought that people could not bel…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
We have heard of the pride of Moab These are the words of the prophet, either in the name of the Lord, or in the per…
Those who will not be counseled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatsoever. Also, the very proud are common…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Send forth, O Lord, the lamb. Here he describes the state of their punishment, and he sets out two conditions:
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