Jeremiah 48:29
What does Jeremiah 48:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 48:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000We 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
King James Version · 1611We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901We 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949We have had word of the pride of Moab, how great it is; how he is lifted up in pride; and his great opinion of himself, and that his heart is lifted up.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862We have heard of the arrogance of Moab, Exceeding proud! His haughtiness, and his arrogance, And his pride, and the height of his heart,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752We have heard the pride of Moab, he is exceeding proud: his haughtiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the loftiness of his heart.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890We have heard of the arrogance of Moab, — [he is] very proud; — his loftiness, and his arrogance, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 138:6
For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
- Isaiah 16:6
We have heard of the pride of Moab, thathe is very proud; even of his arrogancy, and his pride, and his wrath; his boastings are nought.
- James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- Luke 14:11
For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
- Isaiah 2:11
The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.
- Zephaniah 2:8
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
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