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I know his wrath, says Yahweh, that it is nothing; his boastings have worked nothing.
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God's Verdict on Arrogance
Commentators emphasize God's declaration, "I know," as a direct and personal response to Moab's arrogance. This is not passive observation but a divine judgment. God sees the wrath and boastful plans of the proud, declares them to be "nought" or having "no stability," and ensures they will ultimately fail. This is a comfort that human pride has no final power before a sovereign God.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But it shall not be so - Most commentators translate, I know, says Jehovah, his arrogance, and the emptiness of his boastings; …
19th Century
Anglican
His lies will not thus effect it. —The Hebrew for “lies” has also, as in the margin, the meaning of “bars” or “staves” or “branche…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse is explained in various ways, at least the second clause. Some interpret it as, “His indignation, and not what is right;” then they add …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I know his wrath, says the Lord Against the Jews, and other nations; what he has threatened to do unto them, and wou…
