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We have heard of the pride of Moab, [that] he is very proud; his loftiness, and his pride, and his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart.

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An Old and Growing Pride

Commentators highlight that Jeremiah uses language nearly identical to the prophet Isaiah's from over a century earlier. This shows that Moab's pride was not a new problem but a deep-rooted, long-standing, and 'incurable' sin. One scholar suggests the extra words Jeremiah uses imply Moab's arrogance had only increased over time.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 48:29

19th Century

Bishop

We have heard the pride of Moab ... — It will be seen that here and in the next verse the very words of Isaiah ([Referenc…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 48:29

16th Century

Theologian

Here the Prophet suggests in advance that however much the Moabites might boast, their boastings and their pride could not prevent God from appeari…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 48:29

17th Century

Pastor

We have heard the pride of Moab
Israel, and all the nations round about, had heard of this, and seen or heard of man…